射 Stroke Order — How to Write 射
射 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 寸, 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.
射 Radical and Character Components
射 is a pictograph. A bow 身 being drawn by a hand 寸.
Radical: 寸 + 7 more strokes
射 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- shè
- yè
- yì
Meanings of 射 in Chinese
1
shè射
To shoot (an arrow or projectile), often in the context of archery.
他喜欢在周末去练习射箭
He likes to go practice archery on weekends.
To propel or launch something, such as bullets or arrows, with force; to shoot or fire.
这位优秀的射手在比赛中准确地射中了靶心。
This excellent shooter accurately hit the bullseye in the competition.
To eject, spray, or inject (gas or liquid under pressure).
医生给病人注射了疫苗。
The doctor injected the patient with a vaccine.
To emit or radiate light, heat, or waves; to shine, project, or reflect.
阳光照射着大地。
The sunlight illuminates the earth.
To allude to, to hint at, or to insinuate about something or someone indirectly.
他的言辞似乎在暗射某些现象，但没有直接点明。
His words seemed to hint at certain phenomena, but didn't explicitly state them.
2
yè射
A type of herb (Belamcanda chinensis or Iris domestica) mentioned in ancient texts, whose root is used in traditional Chinese medicine. (In this context, 射 is pronounced yè as part of 射干 yè gān).
中医常将射干根用于清热解毒。
Traditional Chinese medicine often uses the root of Belamcanda chinensis for clearing heat and detoxifying.
Púyè (仆射) was an official title in ancient China, from the Qin to the Song dynasties, which was later abolished.
在古代，仆射是朝廷中的重要官职之一。
In ancient times, Púyè was one of the important official positions in the imperial court.
3
yì射
Wú Yì (无射) refers to one of the twelve lü (pitches) in ancient Chinese music theory, and also the name of a bell cast by King Jing during the Spring and Autumn period.
古籍中记载了无射作为十二律之一的理论
Ancient texts recorded the theory of Wú Yì as one of the twelve lü.
Common Words and Phrases with 射
1
The maximum or average distance a projectile can travel or a fast particle can penetrate through a substance.
这款新型望远镜可以观测到极远射程外的星体。
This new type of telescope can observe celestial bodies at extremely long ranges.
2
The maximum height a projectile can reach when fired.
我们正在测量这个水火箭的射高，以评估其性能。
We are measuring the maximum altitude of this water rocket to evaluate its performance.
3
Shooting, the act of firing a weapon, or a sport involving firing at targets.
在奥运会上，射击是一项考验运动员心理素质和精确度的运动。
In the Olympics, shooting is a sport that tests an athlete's mental fortitude and precision.
4
A facility or area designed for practicing shooting with firearms or other weapons; a shooting range.
他每个月都会去射击场练习射击技巧。
He goes to the shooting range every month to practice his shooting skills.
5
Archery, the sport of shooting arrows with a bow.
射箭是一项需要专注和技巧的运动。
Archery is a sport that requires concentration and skill.
6
angle of elevation; angle of fire
为了让篮球空心入网，球员需要掌握合适的射角和力度。
To make the basketball swish through the net, players need to master the appropriate shooting angle and force.
7
field of fire; line of fire
射击运动员调整了步枪的瞄准器，以确保目标位于其最佳射界内。
The shooter adjusted the rifle's sight to ensure the target was within its optimal field of fire.
8
the discharge of semen from the penis.
过度频繁的射精可能会导致身体疲劳。
Excessively frequent ejaculation may lead to physical fatigue.
9
The act or process of perforating or making holes.
工程师们正在研究新的射孔技术，以提高油井的产量。
Engineers are studying new perforation techniques to improve the productivity of oil wells.
10
A loophole or firing port in a bunker or fortification.
士兵们从碉堡的射口向外观察，确保周边安全。
The soldiers observed from the bunker's firing slits to ensure the surrounding area was safe.
11
hunting with a bow and arrow
古代的人们常常通过射猎来获取食物和兽皮。
Ancient people often obtained food and animal skins through hunting.
12
A jet; a stream of fluid ejected in a beam.
高压水射流可以用来切割坚硬的材料或进行高效清洗。
High-pressure water jets can be used to cut hard materials or for efficient cleaning.
13
To shoot the ball towards the opponent's goal, typically in sports like soccer.
他抓住机会，大力射门，球应声入网。
He seized the opportunity, shot powerfully, and the ball went into the net.
14
Radio frequency (RF) refers to electromagnetic wave frequencies used in radio and television broadcasting.
智能手机的无线通信功能依赖于射频技术
The wireless communication functionality of smartphones relies on radio frequency technology.
15
emanation; a radioactive gas released by certain radioactive elements
测量环境中的射气含量对辐射防护至关重要。
Measuring the emanation content in the environment is crucial for radiation protection.
16
to shoot into; to penetrate into
医生将微小的光纤管射入病人的血管，以便进行内部检查。
The doctor inserted a tiny fiber optic tube into the patient's blood vessel for internal examination.
More words with 射
- fú辐shè射radiation
- zhù注shè射injection, inject
- cù簇shè射salvo, volley
- jiàn溅shè射sputtering
- jìng劲shè射a powerful shot
- pāo抛shè射projection, projectile
- sù速shè射rapid fire
- yǎn衍shè射diffraction
- yǐng影shè射allusion, innuendo
- yìng映shè射to cast light on; to shine upon
- cuán攒shè射Concentrated fire, Focus fire
- bèng迸shè射spurt, shoot out
- màn漫sǎn散shè射Diffuse scattering, Diffuse reflection
- zhù注shè射qì器syringe
- xié斜shè射Oblique shooting, Oblique incidence
- yǎng仰shè射Supine shooting, Upward shooting
- tiáo条jiàn件fǎn反shè射conditioned reflex, conditioned response
- léi镭shè射qì气Radon
- shè射chū出shoot out, eject
- shè射shǒu手Archer, Shooter
Idioms with 射
- guāng光máng芒sì四shè射radiating brilliant light in all directions
- hán含shā沙shè射yǐng影make veiled accusations
- shè射lì利gū沽míng名seek profit and fame
- shè射xiàng像zhǐ止tí啼A formidable reputation commands obedience
- shè射yǐng影hán含shā沙make veiled attacks or insidious insinuations
- shè射yú鱼zhǐ指tiān天make a futile effort
- guāng光cǎi彩shè射mù目dazzlingly brilliant and colorful
- guāng光cǎi彩shè射rén人Dazzlingly splendid
- shè射rén人xiān先shè射mǎ马tackle the main problem first
- shè射shí石yǐn饮yǔ羽extraordinary strength or martial arts skill
- fù附ěr耳shè射shēng声spread rumors based on hearsay
- gū姑yè射shén神rén人ethereal beauty
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Open the tool →Questions about 射
What does 射 mean in Chinese?
射 (shè) means “To eject” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 射?
射 has 3 pronunciations: shè, yè, yì.
How many strokes does 射 have?
射 has 10 strokes.
How do you write 射?
射 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 寸. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 射?
The radical of 射 is 寸, and 射 is a pictograph.