Meaning Clues (Semantic)
饣

饣

shíMeaning ClueMeaning clue Food / Eating (Meal / Dining)
Strokes 3 strokes
Clue Type Meaning Clues (Semantic)
Derivatives 18 chars
HSK Words 9 words
Core Meaning

Food, grain, eating, nourishment

Decomposition & Mnemonic

Look for 饣 inside new characters. It often points toward food or eating, 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 饣

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

02

Leverage semantic meaning clue (Food, grain, eating, nourishment)

Use 饣 as a semantic anchor hinting at meanings related to food, grain, eating, nourishment.

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 (18 characters)

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饭
fànMeaning Clue
left part+饣

cooked rice or food in general

饮
yǐnMeaning Clue
left part+饣

to drink

饿
èMeaning Clue
left part+饣

hungry

饱
bǎoMeaning Clue
left part+饣

full up

馆
guǎnMeaning Clue
left part+饣

building for accommodation or public service

饺
jiǎoMeaning Clue
left part+饣

dumpling

饼
bǐngMeaning Clue
馋
chánMeaning Clue
饶
ráoMeaning Clue
馅
xiànMeaning Clue
馒
mánMeaning Clue
饰
shìMeaning Clue
饥
jīMeaning Clue
馈
kuìMeaning Clue
蚀
shíMeaning Clue
饪
rènMeaning Clue
饲
sìMeaning Clue
饵
ěrMeaning Clue
词

Practical HSK Vocabulary (9)

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Component Learning FAQs

Frequently asked questions about component 饣

What role does component 饣 play in Chinese characters?

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

How can I use component 饣 to memorize characters faster?

When encountering a new character with 饣, identify the core semantic family around "Food, grain, eating, nourishment", then combine with the phonetic element to lock down character recall.