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Character Breakdown

Usage of (shè)

The character primarily means "to shoot" or "to emit". It is often used in contexts involving shooting arrows, guns, or other projectiles. Additionally, it can describe the emission of light, rays, or other substances.

Common Collocations

  • (shèjiàn): to shoot arrows, archery
  • 射击 (shèjī): shooting (with a gun)
  • 发射 (fāshè): to launch or fire (a missile, rocket)
  • (shèrù): to inject or shoot into

Notes

When used in medical or technical contexts, can describe the action of injecting or inserting something with force. In everyday conversation, it is less common than verbs like "" (dǎ) for shooting but appears frequently in formal or literary contexts. Avoid confusing with similar verbs like "" (fā) which can also mean to emit but is more general.

Example Sentences

He shot the bullseye with a bow and arrow.

The sun emits strong rays of light.

The doctor injects the medicine with a syringe.