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

Q: What does 蚀 (shí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蚀 (shí) means "Erode / Eclipse". with 9 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 蚀 stroke by stroke?

蚀 has 9 strokes. The radical is 虫. 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 蚀 and 虬?

蚀 (shí) and 虬 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 蚀?

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

Q: What common words use 蚀?

Common words containing 蚀 include: 腐蚀 (fǔ shí) — To corrode / Corrosion; 侵蚀 (qīn shí) — To erode / To corrode; 日蚀 (rì shí) — Solar eclipse.

How to Write 蚀

The character 蚀 (shí) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 虫 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

蚀 is pronounced shí in Mandarin Chinese. It means Erode / Eclipse.

Common Words with 蚀

腐蚀 fǔ shí

To corrode / Corrosion

侵蚀 qīn shí

To erode / To corrode

日蚀 rì shí

Solar eclipse

Example Sentences

这种药水有腐蚀性。

zhè zhǒng yào shuǐ yǒu fǔ shí xìng

This liquid medicine is corrosive.

海水侵蚀了岩石。

hǎi shuǐ qīn shí le yán shí

The seawater has eroded the rocks.

我们去看日蚀吧。

wǒ men qù kàn rì shí ba

Let's go watch the solar eclipse.

Similar Characters

虬 qiú

虮 jǐ

虰 dīng

Practice Writing 蚀 (shí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蚀

What does 蚀 (shí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蚀 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蚀 and 虬?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蚀?

What common words use 蚀?

How to Write 蚀 (shí)