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

Q: What does 螫 (shì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 螫 (shì) means "To sting". with 17 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 螫 stroke by stroke?

螫 has 17 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 螫 and 蝌?

螫 (shì) and 蝌 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 螫?

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 螫?

Common words containing 螫 include: 螫针 (shì zhēn) — Stinger; 螫伤 (shì shāng) — Sting / Sting injury; 螫人 (shì rén) — To sting someone.

How to Write 螫

The character 螫 (shì) is written with 17 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

螫 is pronounced shì in Mandarin Chinese. It means To sting.

Common Words with 螫

螫针 shì zhēn

Stinger

螫伤 shì shāng

Sting / Sting injury

螫人 shì rén

To sting someone

Example Sentences

蜜蜂有螫针。

mì fēng yǒu shì zhēn

Bees have stingers.

他的手被螫伤了。

tā de shǒu bèi shì shāng le

His hand was stung.

这种昆虫会螫人。

zhè zhǒng kūn chóng huì shì rén

This insect stings.

Similar Characters

蝌 kē

蝎 xiē

蝓 yú

Practice Writing 螫 (shì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 螫

What does 螫 (shì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 螫 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 螫 and 蝌?

What mistakes do learners make writing 螫?

What common words use 螫?

How to Write 螫 (shì)