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蒔shíto transplant, to grow; dill, Anethum graveolensx, 14 strokes, radical 艹, rank #63176, Very Hard
shí(shi2)shi T2
  1. 1to transplant, to grow; dill, Anethum graveolens
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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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About 蒔

蒔Simplified
14Strokes
艹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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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.

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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Etymology of 蒔

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 艹 represents the meaning and 时 represents the sound. Simplified form of 蒔.

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herb

Semantic (meaning)艹
+
Phonetic (sound)時
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Origin

蒔 = 艹 + 時. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 蒔

IDS Structure⿱艹時
蒔Full Character
=
艹cao3
top
時shi2
bottom
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How to say to transplant, to grow; dill, Anethum graveolens in Chinese

“to transplant, to grow; dill, Anethum graveolens” in Chinese is蒔shí

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.

When to use 蒔

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.

What learners get wrong

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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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.

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