食
Meaning:
to feed (a person or animal)
Pinyin:
si4
Strokes:
9
Radical:
食
How to Write 食 - undefined Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "食" in Chinese
The Chinese character 食 (si4) means "to feed (a person or animal)". This character is written with 9 strokes. Common words containing 食 include: 主食, 乞食, 伙食.
📚 Words and Phrases with 食
Common words containing this character
主食
staple food
HSK 2
乞食
to beg for food
HSK 2
伙食
food
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偏食
partial to (some kinds of food, usu. unhealthy)
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停食
(of food) to retain in stomach due to indigestion (TCM)
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全食
total eclipse
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冗食
eating without working
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副食
non-staple food
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即食
instant (food)
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厌食
anorexia
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📜 Etymology
Type: unknown
Origin: From character_words
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "食"?
- The pinyin is si4
- How many strokes does "食" have?
- It has N/A strokes
- What does "食" mean?
- to feed (a person or animal)
- What is the radical of "食"?
- The radical is "食"