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畲 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
畲shēa field reclaimed by burning the forestj, 12 strokes, radical 田
畲shēShe ethnic groupunknown, 12 strokes, radical 田
畲shēcultivated fieldunknown, 12 strokes, radical 田
畲yúa field reclaimed by burning the forestj, 12 strokes, radical 田
畲yúShe ethnic groupunknown, 12 strokes, radical 田
畲yúcultivated fieldunknown, 12 strokes, radical 田
shē(She1)
primary
 T1
  1. 1a field reclaimed by burning the forest
  2. 2She ethnic group
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March 24, 2026

畲(畬)shē(She1)

The character 畲 (shē) primarily refers to a type of cultivated field that has been reclaimed by burning forest land. It is also associated with the She ethnic group, one of the minority groups in China known for its unique culture and language. This term is often used in agricultural contexts as well as in discussions about ethnic diversity in China.

Strokes12Radical田
Cultural Note

The She ethnic group has a rich cultural heritage, including unique festivals and traditional crafts, often rooted in their agricultural practices. The concept of畲 fields is closely tied to their historical lifestyle, which involves shifting cultivation.

Memory Tip

Imagine a farmer named She who burns down a forest to create a new field for crops. The character 畲 has a 'field' (田) at the bottom, representing agriculture, and the top part suggests the action of transformation that comes with burning (火). This story of She highlights the character's meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 畲

shē(She1)
primary
1a field reclaimed by burning the forest
2She ethnic group
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About 畲

畲Simplified
畬Traditional
12Strokes
田Radical
简称abbreviation (abbr.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 畲

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 畲 with similar-sounding characters or terms related to agriculture. It is more commonly used in rural contexts, particularly when discussing farming practices and cultural identity. Be careful with the tone; the first tone (shē) is essential for correct pronunciation.

HSK Study Tips

While 畲 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects to agricultural terms and discussions about ethnic groups included in lower levels of HSK. Students should focus on the context of ethnic diversity and agricultural practices when studying this character.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly write 畲 as 车 (chē) due to similar visual elements. Remember that 畲 contains the field radical (田), whereas 车 refers to a vehicle. Correct usage is important in both writing and speaking.

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Etymology of 畲

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

An extra 余 field 田; 佘 provides the pronunciation; compare 畬

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Case file: 畲

  1. 1The giveawayAn extra 余 field 田; 佘 provides the pronunciation; compare 畬
  2. 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 畲?

Decomposition of 畲

IDS Structure⿱佘田
畲Full Character
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佘She2
top
田Tian2
bottom
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How to say a field reclaimed by burning the forest in Chinese

“a field reclaimed by burning the forest” in Chinese is畲shē

The character 畲 (shē) primarily refers to a type of cultivated field that has been reclaimed by burning forest land. It is also associated with the She ethnic group, one of the minority groups in China known for its unique culture and language. This term is often used in agricultural contexts as well as in discussions about ethnic diversity in China.

When to use 畲

Learners often confuse 畲 with similar-sounding characters or terms related to agriculture. It is more commonly used in rural contexts, particularly when discussing farming practices and cultural identity. Be careful with the tone; the first tone (shē) is essential for correct pronunciation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly write 畲 as 车 (chē) due to similar visual elements. Remember that 畲 contains the field radical (田), whereas 车 refers to a vehicle. Correct usage is important in both writing and speaking.

Write 畲

畲

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Word Family of 畲

Words Containing This Character3
畲shēShe ethnic group畬
畲族She ethnic group畬族
景宁畲族自治县Jingning Shezu autonomous county in Lishui 麗水|丽水[Lí​shuǐ], Zhejiang景寧畬族自治縣
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Compound Meaning

What does 畲 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 畲

It refers to a cultivated field that has been created by burning down forested areas.

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