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蚀

蚀 (shí) · to nibble at

9 strokesLeft–right

蚀 (shí) means “to nibble at”. It is made of 饣 + 虫 and has 9 strokes.

Break 蚀 into its parts

What 蚀 is made of

蚀 stroke order

蚀 stroke order diagram: 9 strokes, numbered in writing order
蚀 is written with 9 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 腐蚀

海水会腐蚀金属。Hǎishuǐ huì fǔshí jīnshǔ.Seawater corrodes metal.
这种液体腐蚀性很强。Zhè zhǒng yètǐ fǔshí xìng hěn qiáng.This liquid is highly corrosive.

Words with 蚀

Also built with 饣

Quick facts

Pinyinshí
Meaningto nibble at
Strokes9
PatternLeft–right

Questions about 蚀

What does 蚀 mean?

蚀 (shí) means “to nibble at”.

How many strokes does 蚀 have?

蚀 has 9 strokes.

What parts make up 蚀?

蚀 is made of 饣 (food) and 虫 (insect).

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