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饰 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
饰 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
饰 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
饰 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
饰 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
饰 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
饰 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
饰 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

饰 Stroke Order — How to Write 饰

Stroke Order

饰 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 饣, 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.

饰 Radical and Character Components

Partial breakdown of 饰:饣巾

饰 is a phono-semantic compound: 巾 (cloth) carries the meaning, while 饣 indicates the sound.

Radical: 饣 + 5 more strokes

饰 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • shì

Meanings of 饰 in Chinese

1

shì饰

To decorate or adorn something to make it beautiful.
她喜欢用鲜花来装饰房间。
She likes to decorate her room with fresh flowers.
Decorative items or ornaments, such as jewelry or silver ornaments.
她喜欢收集各种精美的首饰。
She enjoys collecting all sorts of exquisite jewelry.
To decorate; to play a role; to act (a part).
他在这部电影中饰演了一个勇敢的侦探。
He played a brave detective in this movie.
To make excuses, to gloss over, or to conceal, often used to hide truth or fault.
他试图用漂亮的言辞来掩饰自己的真实意图。
He tried to use flowery language to conceal his true intentions.

Common Words and Phrases with 饰

1
shì饰biān边
A decorative edge or trim, often added to clothing or other items, or used as a garnish around food.
这条裙子的蕾丝饰边非常精致。
The lace trim of this dress is very exquisite.
2
shì饰cí词
Words used to embellish or polish text, or as an excuse/pretext to conceal truth.
他用一个拙劣的饰词来掩盖自己的失误。
He used a clumsy pretext to cover up his mistake.
3
shì饰miàn面
Veneer; a protective or decorative surface layer for walls (e.g., brick or stone).
这种建筑的饰面采用了天然石材，使其看起来更加坚固和美观。
The facade of this building uses natural stone, making it look more robust and aesthetically pleasing.
4
shì饰wù物
jewelry, ornaments, or decorative articles.
她喜欢佩戴各种精美的饰物。
She likes to wear various exquisite ornaments.
5
shì饰yǎn演
to act a role; to play a part
她在这部电影中饰演了一个富有同情心的医生。
She plays a compassionate doctor in this movie.

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Questions about 饰

What does 饰 mean in Chinese?

饰 (shì) means “Decorative items or ornaments” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 饰?

饰 is pronounced shì in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 饰 have?

饰 has 8 strokes.

How do you write 饰?

饰 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 饣. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 饰?

The radical of 饰 is 饣, and 饰 is a phono-semantic compound.