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March 24, 2026
蒔shí(shi2)
The character 蒔 (shí) primarily means 'to transplant' or 'to grow' in the context of horticulture. It can also refer to the herb dill, specifically Anethum graveolens, which is used in cooking and has various culinary applications.
Strokes14Radical艹Frequency#63176DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, gardening and the cultivation of herbs like dill are significant, especially in traditional cooking and medicine. 蒔 reflects the importance of nature and agriculture in daily life, particularly in rural areas.
Memory Tip
Imagine a gardener, carefully transplanting delicate plants (the form of 蒔 resembles a plant sprouting), while whispering 'shí' as they work. The top part looks like a sprout, reminding you of growth and nurturing.
Meanings of 蒔
shí(shi2)
1to transplant, to grow; dill, Anethum graveolens
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蒔Simplified
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a gardener, carefully transplanting delicate plants (the form of 蒔 resembles a plant sprouting), while whispering 'shí' as they work. The top part looks like a sprout, reminding you of growth and nurturing.
Usage Notes
蒔 is more commonly used in formal contexts, such as gardening or agriculture discussions. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar-sounding characters like '时' (shí, time), so pay attention to context. It often collocates with words related to planting and cultivation.
HSK Study Tips
Although 蒔 is not included in the HSK levels, it connects to vocabulary related to nature and agriculture found in HSK 4 and 5. Focus on learning related terms like 种植 (zhòngzhí, to plant) and 耕作 (gēngzuò, farming) to build a broader understanding.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, gardening and the cultivation of herbs like dill are significant, especially in traditional cooking and medicine. 蒔 reflects the importance of nature and agriculture in daily life, particularly in rural areas.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 蒔 with the character for 'time' (时, shí), leading to errors in usage. For example, saying '我蒔这个花' (wǒ shí zhège huā) instead of '我种这个花' (wǒ zhòng zhège huā) to mean 'I plant this flower' is incorrect.
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Cultural Notes for 蒔
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In Chinese culture, gardening and the cultivation of herbs like dill are significant, especially in traditional cooking and medicine. 蒔 reflects the importance of nature and agriculture in daily life, particularly in rural areas.
Word Family of 蒔
Words Containing This Character2
莳shíto grow蒔
莳萝dill (herb, Anethum graveolens)蒔蘿
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Frequently Asked Questions about 蒔
The pronunciation is 'shí' with a rising tone, similar to the English word 'sheep' but with a sharper ending.
It's not commonly used in casual conversation but may appear in gardening contexts or culinary discussions.
While both relate to planting, 蒔 emphasizes the act of transplanting or nurturing growth, whereas 种植 refers more broadly to the act of planting seeds.
