(shì)

Meaning:

to bite, to gnaw; to snap at

HSK 5
Frequency: #1252
Pinyin: shì
Strokes: 16
Radical:

How to Write - 16 Strokes

Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step

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About "噬" in Chinese

The Chinese character (shì) means "to bite, to gnaw; to snap at". It is classified as an HSK 5 character, making it part of advanced Chinese vocabulary. This character is written with 16 strokes. Common words containing 噬 include: 反噬, 吞噬, 噬咬.

📚 Words and Phrases with

Common words containing this character

📜 Etymology

Type: Phono-semantic

Origin: mouth

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "噬"?
The pinyin is shì
How many strokes does "噬" have?
It has 16 strokes
What does "噬" mean?
to bite, to gnaw; to snap at
What is the radical of "噬"?
The radical is "口"