舌 Stroke Order — How to Write 舌

Stroke Order

舌 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 舌, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

舌 Radical and Character Components

Components:千口

舌 is a pictograph. A tongue 千 sticking out of a mouth 口.

Radical: 舌 + 0 more strokes

舌 Pronunciation and Pinyin

shé

Meanings of 舌 in Chinese

shé舌

“Shé” primarily refers to the tongue, the organ in the mouth responsible for tasting, assisting with chewing, and producing speech. It is also used in idioms, such as "唇枪舌剑" (chún qiāng shé jiàn), which describes a battle of wits or verbal sparring.

为了一个学术观点，两位教授展开了一场唇枪舌剑的讨论。

For an academic viewpoint, the two professors engaged in a heated debate, a battle of wits.

Used metaphorically to refer to intense verbal debate or argument, as in 'tongue war' (舌战).

他们就新政策展开了一场激烈舌战。

They engaged in a fierce debate over the new policy.

A tongue-like part of an object, such as the brim of a cap or a tongue of flame.

他把帽舌压得很低，避免阳光直射眼睛。

He pulled the brim of his cap very low to avoid direct sunlight in his eyes.

The clapper or hammer inside a bell or a similar release mechanism.

这个老钟的铜舌已经生锈了，敲不响了

The copper clapper of this old clock has rusted and can no longer ring.

The extended parts on the sides of an archery target, both top and bottom.

为了提高精准度，他仔细调整了箭靶的舌部

To improve accuracy, he carefully adjusted the 'tongue' parts of the archery target.

Common Words and Phrases with 舌

shé舌bì敝chún唇jiāo焦

To talk a great deal until one's tongue is tired and lips are parched.

为了让大家明白这个项目的关键点，他给大家讲解得舌敝唇焦

To make everyone understand the key points of this project, he explained it to them until his tongue was worn out and lips were parched.

shé舌biān边yīn音

A lateral consonant, where the airflow is obstructed by the tongue at its midline, but allowed to escape around one or both sides.

发'l'音时，舌头会形成一个舌边音。

When pronouncing the 'l' sound, the tongue creates a lateral approximant.

shé舌gēn根yīn音

A velar consonant, articulated by the back of the tongue touching or approaching the soft palate, as in Mandarin g, k, h.

普通话中的“歌”(gē)和“科”(kē)这两个字的声母就是典型的舌根音。

The initial consonants of the Chinese characters “歌” (gē) and “科” (kē) in Mandarin are typical velar consonants.

shé舌gēng耕

To make a living by teaching; to study diligently.

他以舌耕为生，每天辛勤备课，只为给学生们带来最好的知识。

He earns his living through teaching, diligently preparing lessons every day, only to impart the best knowledge to his students.

shé舌jiān尖yīn音

An apical consonant, produced by the tip of the tongue touching or approaching the alveolar ridge, teeth, or the front part of the hard palate.

汉语普通话中，像'd'和't'这样的发音就是常见的舌尖音。

In Mandarin Chinese, sounds like 'd' and 't' are common apical consonants.

shé舌miàn面qián前yīn音

A consonant produced by the front part of the tongue.

小明和姐姐在教室里学习拼音。

Xiao Ming and his elder sister are studying pinyin in the classroom.

shé舌shāng伤

Harm or damage to one's reputation or spirit caused by malicious words, slander, or gossip.

她的新书受到了一些负面评论，虽然她表面上不在意，但那些言语对她内心造成了不小的舌伤。

Her new book received some negative reviews; although she seemed not to care on the surface, those words inflicted considerable emotional harm, or 'tongue wounds,' on her spirit.

shé舌tāi苔

A coating or fur-like substance on the surface of the tongue.