舍 Stroke Order — How to Write 舍
舍 is written in 8 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.
舍 Radical and Character Components
舍 is a phono-semantic compound: 人 (the shape of a roof) carries the meaning, while 舌 indicates the sound.
Radical: 舌 + 2 more strokes
舍 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- shè
Meanings of 舍 in Chinese
1
shè舍
House, dwelling, inn, or dormitory (as in 'dormitory', 'hostel', 'school building')
学校的宿舍很干净。
The school dormitory is very clean.
To reside; to lodge; to rest.
他舍于山间小屋。
He resided in a mountain cabin.
A humble term used when referring to one's younger brother, nephew, or other junior relatives.
舍弟初次来访，请多多关照。
This is my humble younger brother's first visit; please extend your kind assistance.
When pronounced 'shè', it refers to an ancient military measure of distance (a day's march or thirty li). It is notably used in the idiom '退避三舍' (tuì bì sān shè), which means to give way, make concessions, or strategically retreat to avoid conflict.
在这次谈判中，为了达成共识，我们决定退避三舍，做出了必要的让步。
In this negotiation, to reach a consensus, we decided to strategically retreat (make concessions) and made the necessary compromises.
Common Words and Phrases with 舍
1
To neglect the essentials and focus on trifles; to prioritize minor details over fundamental aspects.
如果只是一味追求外在的包装和宣传，而忽略了产品本身的质量和用户体验，那无异于舍本逐末。
If one solely pursues external packaging and promotion while neglecting the product's inherent quality and user experience, that is tantamount to putting the cart before the horse.
2
To be reluctant to part with someone or something, or to hate to give up or use something due to attachment or fondness.
小明很舍不得他的旧玩具。
Xiao Ming is very reluctant to part with his old toys.
3
To give up a rook to save the king (in chess); figuratively, to sacrifice a subordinate or minor interest to protect the principal or main interest.
在项目出现重大失误后，为了保住总监的声誉，团队负责人只能舍车保帅，将主要责任揽到自己身上。
After a major project blunder, to protect the director's reputation, the team leader had no choice but to 'sacrifice a rook to save the king,' taking the primary responsibility himself.
4
To discard one's weaknesses and adopt one's strengths; to learn from others' strengths while avoiding their weaknesses.
在团队合作中，我们应该学会舍短取长，这样才能发挥出每个人的最大潜力。
In teamwork, we should learn to abandon our shortcomings and adopt others' strengths, only then can we maximize everyone's potential.
5
to give up one's own opinion and accept the widely-accepted one; to defer to others' views
在团队讨论中，他总是能舍己从人，采纳更有利的建议。
In team discussions, he is always able to set aside his own opinions and adopt more beneficial suggestions.
6
To sacrifice one's own interests for the sake of others.
他总是舍己为人，即使自己很辛苦，也会优先帮助同事解决问题。
He always puts others before himself; even when he is very busy, he prioritizes helping colleagues solve problems.
7
my humble abode
如果您不嫌弃，欢迎您光临舍间，共进晚餐。
If you don't mind, you are welcome to visit my humble home for dinner.
8
To seek far and wide for what is readily available nearby; to neglect immediate or easy options for distant or difficult ones, often implying an unnecessarily circuitous approach or pursuing unrealistic goals.
明明有更直接的方法可以解决问题，他却偏偏舍近求远，选择了耗时耗力的方式。
Even though there was a more direct way to solve the problem, he insisted on taking a roundabout route, choosing a time-consuming and labor-intensive method.
9
Buddhist relics, specifically the pearl-like or crystalline objects found among the cremated remains of Buddhist spiritual masters, such as Shakyamuni Buddha.
在一些佛教仪式中，舍利被供奉起来，以纪念已故的高僧大德
In some Buddhist rituals, śarīra are enshrined to commemorate the departed venerable masters.
10
A pagoda or shrine for Buddhist relics.
这座古老的寺庙里，供奉着一座精美的舍利子塔，里面珍藏着高僧的遗物，吸引了许多信徒前来瞻仰。
In this ancient temple, a magnificent sarira stupa is enshrined, containing the relics of a revered monk, attracting many devotees who come to pay their respects.
11
To do something at the sacrifice of one's dignity or pride, usually due to necessity.
为了给孩子治病，他只好舍脸向亲戚朋友借钱。
To pay for his child's medical treatment, he had no choice but to swallow his pride and ask relatives and friends for loans.
12
to risk one's life; to sacrifice oneself
为了救出被困的孩子，消防员们舍命冲进了火场
To rescue the trapped children, the firefighters risked their lives and rushed into the blazing building.
13
To give up, abandon, or discard something.
为了追求梦想，他毅然决然地舍弃了安稳的工作。
To pursue his dream, he resolutely gave up his stable job.
14
my relative (a modest term)
舍亲在家中设宴，所以今日无法与您同行
My relatives are hosting a banquet at home, so I cannot accompany you today.
15
To sacrifice one's life for a just cause or righteousness.
在那个关键时刻，他为了守护心中的道义，毅然选择了舍生取义。
In that critical moment, to uphold the righteousness in his heart, he resolutely chose to sacrifice his life for a just cause.
16
To disregard one's own safety and risk one's life; to be oblivious to danger.
面对熊熊烈火，消防员们舍死忘生，冲进了火场。
Facing the raging fire, the firefighters, disregarding their own lives, rushed into the blaze.
More words with 舍
- sù宿shè舍dormitory, dorm
- cāng仓shè舍barn
- gǒu狗shè舍doghouse, kennel
- guǎn馆shè舍Premises, Building
- lín邻shè舍neighbor
- lǚ旅shè舍A hotel or inn.
- máo茅shè舍thatched cottage
- péng棚shè舍shed, shelter
- juàn圈shè舍livestock housing, pen
- shī施shě舍give alms, alms
- wū屋shè舍house; dwelling; residence
- yì驿shè舍Post station, Post house
- gē割shě舍Give up, Relinquish
- zhái宅shè舍house; dwelling
- bù不shě舍reluctant to part, unwilling to let go
- hán寒shè舍my humble home, my humble abode
- shè舍xià下my humble abode, my home
- gē鸽shè舍dovecot, pigeon loft
- shě舍de得Willing to part with, Willing to spend
- nóng农shè舍farmhouse
Idioms with 舍
- shě舍běn本qiú求mò末neglect the root and attend to the branches
- shě舍jǐ己chéng成rén人sacrifice self to help others
- shě舍jǐ己jiù救rén人sacrifice oneself to save others
- shě舍jǐ己wèi为gōng公sacrifice self for public good
- shě舍mìng命jiù救rén人sacrifice life to save others
- shě舍shēn身qǔ取yì义sacrifice life for righteousness
- shě舍shēng生wàng忘sǐ死to brave any danger without fear
- shě舍wǒ我qí其shuí谁Who else but me?
- bái白yún云qīng青shě舍yearn for distant family or hometown
- bì避jūn君sān三shě舍yield or make strategic concession
- dǎ打jiā家jié劫shè舍raid homes and plunder property
- hún魂bù不shǒu守shè舍absent-minded and distracted
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Open the tool →Questions about 舍
What does 舍 mean in Chinese?
舍 (shè) means “House” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 舍?
舍 is pronounced shè in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 舍 have?
舍 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 舍?
舍 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 舌. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 舍?
The radical of 舍 is 舌, and 舍 is a phono-semantic compound.