Meanings of 礻
By ear
Play it, then pick what 礻 means.
About 礻
Podcast: 礻
Podcast: 礻
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI study notes for 礻
While 礻 is not commonly used alone, it often appears in compound words. Be careful not to confuse it with similar characters that denote physical objects or different concepts. It is usually used in formal contexts relating to spirituality or religion.
Although 礻 is not an HSK vocabulary word on its own, it can be related to HSK Level 4 words like 神 (shén, 'god') and 祭 (jì, 'sacrifice'). Focus on understanding its role in combination with other characters to grasp its full meaning.
Learners often forget that 礻 is not used on its own and might attempt to use it as a noun, saying '我有一个礼' (Wǒ yǒu yí gè lǐ, 'I have a spirit'), which is incorrect. Instead, it should be part of a compound like 神 (shén, 'god').
Pronunciation of 礻
Drill the tone of 礻, say it back, see your pitch against the model voice, and earn XP towards mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason Explains 礻 to you
Let me explain 礻 for you
Make it yours
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 礻 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.
How well do you know 礻?
Learning Lab
Knowing 礻 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
- MeaningFree
- CharacterFree
- PinyinFree
- TonePro
- ListeningPro
- SpeakingPro
- WritingPro
Etymology of 礻
礻 is a component form of 示.
Decomposition of 礻
Parts
Which of these is part of 礻?
How to say spirit in Chinese
“spirit” in Chinese is礻
The character 礻 (shì) represents the concept of 'spirit' or 'divinity' and is often related to religious or spiritual contexts. It is commonly found in words associated with rituals, offerings, and ancestral worship, reflecting the importance of spiritual beliefs in Chinese culture.
When to use 礻
While 礻 is not commonly used alone, it often appears in compound words. Be careful not to confuse it with similar characters that denote physical objects or different concepts. It is usually used in formal contexts relating to spirituality or religion.
What learners get wrong
Learners often forget that 礻 is not used on its own and might attempt to use it as a noun, saying '我有一个礼' (Wǒ yǒu yí gè lǐ, 'I have a spirit'), which is incorrect. Instead, it should be part of a compound like 神 (shén, 'god').
Write 礻
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 礻 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Ask Jason
Have a question about 礻?
Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.
Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.
Word Family of 礻
Frequently asked questions about 礻
No, 礻 is typically a component in other words related to spirituality, such as 神 (shén, 'god') or 祭 (jì, 'sacrifice').
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 礻?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.