舐 (shì) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 舐 (shì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 舐 (shì) means "To lick". with 10 strokes and the radical 舌.

Q: How do you write 舐 stroke by stroke?

舐 has 10 strokes. The radical is 舌. 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 舐 and 舍?

舐 (shì) and 舍 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 舐?

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

Q: What common words use 舐?

Common words containing 舐 include: 舐犊 (shì dú) — To lick the calf (parental love); 舐一舐 (shì yī shì) — To take a lick; 舐唇 (shì chún) — To lick one's lips.

How to Write 舐

The character 舐 (shì) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 舌 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

舐 is pronounced shì in Mandarin Chinese. It means To lick.

Common Words with 舐

舐犊 shì dú

To lick the calf (parental love)

舐一舐 shì yī shì

To take a lick

舐唇 shì chún

To lick one's lips

Example Sentences

舐犊之情令人非常感动。

shì dú zhī qíng lìng rén fēi cháng gǎn dòng

The deep love of parents for their children is very moving.

小狗舐一舐我的手。

xiǎo gǒu shì yī shì wǒ de shǒu

The puppy licked my hand.

他紧张地舐了舐嘴唇。

tā jǐn zhāng dì shì le shì zuǐ chún

He nervously licked his lips.

Similar Characters

舍 shě

舒 shū

Practice Writing 舐 (shì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 舐

What does 舐 (shì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 舐 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 舐 and 舍?

What mistakes do learners make writing 舐?

What common words use 舐?

How to Write 舐 (shì)