埘 (shí) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 埘 (shí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 埘 (shí) means "Henhouse; roost.". with 10 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 埘 stroke by stroke?

埘 has 10 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 埘 and 坡?

埘 (shí) and 坡 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 埘?

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

Q: What common words use 埘?

Common words containing 埘 include: 鸡埘 (jī shí) — Chicken coop; 鸟埘 (niǎo shí) — bird coop; roost; 栖埘 (qī shí) — To roost (for birds).

How to Write 埘

The character 埘 (shí) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

埘 is pronounced shí in Mandarin Chinese. It means Henhouse; roost..

Common Words with 埘

鸡埘 jī shí

Chicken coop

鸟埘 niǎo shí

bird coop; roost

栖埘 qī shí

To roost (for birds)

Example Sentences

鸡回到了鸡埘。

jī huí dào le jī shí

The chicken returned to the coop.

鸟儿在鸟埘里。

niǎo ér zài niǎo shí lǐ

The bird is in its coop.

它们在这里栖埘。

tā men zài zhè lǐ qī shí

They roost here.

Similar Characters

坡 pō

坤 kūn

坦 tǎn

Practice Writing 埘 (shí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 埘

What does 埘 (shí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 埘 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 埘 and 坡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 埘?

What common words use 埘?

How to Write 埘 (shí)