蓍 (shī) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 蓍 (shī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蓍 (shī) means "Yarrow". with 13 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 蓍 stroke by stroke?

蓍 has 13 strokes. The radical is 艹. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 蓍 and 莿?

蓍 (shī) and 莿 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 蓍?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 艹. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 蓍?

Common words containing 蓍 include: 蓍草 (shī cǎo) — Yarrow plant; 蓍龟 (shī guī) — Yarrow and tortoise shell (divination tools); 蓍占 (shī zhān) — Yarrow divination.

How to Write 蓍

The character 蓍 (shī) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

蓍 is pronounced shī in Mandarin Chinese. It means Yarrow.

Common Words with 蓍

蓍草 shī cǎo

Yarrow plant

蓍龟 shī guī

Yarrow and tortoise shell (divination tools)

蓍占 shī zhān

Yarrow divination

Example Sentences

蓍草是一种常见的植物。

shī cǎo shì yī zhǒng cháng jiàn de zhí wù

Yarrow is a common plant.

古人用蓍龟来占卜。

gǔ rén yòng shī guī lái zhān bǔ

Ancient people used milfoil and tortoise shells for divination.

蓍占是古代的一种习俗。

shī zhān shì gǔ dài de yī zhǒng xí sú

Yarrow divination is an ancient custom.

Similar Characters

莿 cì

菀 wǎn

菁 jīng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蓍

What does 蓍 (shī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蓍 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蓍 and 莿?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蓍?

What common words use 蓍?

How to Write 蓍 (shī)