屎 (shǐ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 屎 (shǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 屎 (shǐ) means "Excrement; poop.". with 9 strokes and the radical 尸.

Q: How do you write 屎 stroke by stroke?

屎 has 9 strokes. The radical is 尸. 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 屎 and 尾?

屎 (shǐ) and 尾 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 屎?

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

Q: What common words use 屎?

Common words containing 屎 include: 拉屎 (lā shǐ) — To have a bowel movement / To poop; 鸟屎 (niǎo shǐ) — bird droppings; 眼屎 (yǎn shǐ) — eye discharge.

How to Write 屎

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

屎 is pronounced shǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Excrement; poop..

Common Words with 屎

拉屎 lā shǐ

To have a bowel movement / To poop

鸟屎 niǎo shǐ

bird droppings

眼屎 yǎn shǐ

eye discharge

Example Sentences

小狗在草地上拉屎。

xiǎo gǒu zài cǎo dì shàng lā shǐ

The puppy is pooping on the grass.

我的车上有鸟屎。

wǒ de chē shàng yǒu niǎo shǐ

There is bird poop on my car.

他早上起来有很多眼屎。

tā zǎo shàng qǐ lái yǒu hěn duō yǎn shǐ

He has a lot of eye crust when he wakes up in the morning.

Similar Characters

尾 wěi

尿 niào

局 jú

Practice Writing 屎 (shǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 屎

What does 屎 (shǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 屎 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 屎 and 尾?

What mistakes do learners make writing 屎?

What common words use 屎?

How to Write 屎 (shǐ)