Writing
射 (shè) — how to say "to shoot" in Chinese
射
To shoot
verb
Character composition
射
to shoot
Radicals / Keys
寸
Inch
#41 · cùn · 3 strokes
Collocations
射箭
shè jiàn
shoot arrows
射中目标
shè zhòng mù biāo
shoot and hit the target
Examples
猎人用枪射中了目标。
The hunter shot the target with a gun.
他射箭。
He shoots an arrow.
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Frequently asked questions
How to say shoot in Chinese?
"to shoot" in Chinese is 射 (shè).
What does 射 mean in English?
射 (shè) means "To shoot".
How is 射 pronounced?
It is pronounced shè (written as she). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to shoot" in Chinese characters?
It is written 射 and has 10 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 射?
射 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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