Meaning Clues (Semantic)
礻

礻

shìMeaning ClueMeaning clue Altar / Spirit (Ritual / Blessing)
Strokes 4 strokes
Clue Type Meaning Clues (Semantic)
Derivatives 15 chars
HSK Words 9 words
Core Meaning

Altar, spirits, ceremony, rituals, blessing

Decomposition & Mnemonic

Look for 礻 inside new characters. It often points toward ritual or spirit, so you can guess the meaning family before memorizing the full character.

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3-Step Analysis & Application Strategy

3-step strategic thinking process to master characters containing this component

01

Identify component 礻

Locate component 礻 inside the target character before synthesizing the full glyph.

02

Leverage semantic meaning clue (Altar, spirits, ceremony, rituals, blessing)

Use 礻 as a semantic anchor hinting at meanings related to altar, spirits, ceremony, rituals, blessing.

03

Analyze combined elements & verify

Examine the partnering radical or component to verify accurate tone, definition, and stroke order.

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Key Derivative Characters (15 characters)

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礼
lǐMeaning Clue
rest of character+礻

ritual, ceremony, propriety, etiquette

社
shèMeaning Clue
rest of character+礻

earth god, altar of the soil

祝
zhùMeaning Clue
rest of character+礻

to express good wishes

神
shénMeaning Clue
left part+礻

god, deity, spirit, supernatural being

福
fúMeaning Clue
left part+礻

happiness, good fortune, blessing

祈
qíMeaning Clue
left part+礻

to pray, to beseech

祸
huòMeaning Clue
祖
zǔMeaning Clue
祥
xiángMeaning Clue
禄
lùMeaning Clue
祀
sìMeaning Clue
祷
dǎoMeaning Clue
禅
chánMeaning Clue
祠
cíMeaning Clue
祁
qíMeaning Clue
词

Practical HSK Vocabulary (9)

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Component Learning FAQs

Frequently asked questions about component 礻

What role does component 礻 play in Chinese characters?

礻 (shì) is a core Hanzi building block serving as a Semantic Meaning Clue, present in key composite characters on Deetigo.

How can I use component 礻 to memorize characters faster?

When encountering a new character with 礻, identify the core semantic family around "Altar, spirits, ceremony, rituals, blessing", then combine with the phonetic element to lock down character recall.