Definitions

shě (verb) to give up; to abandon
shè (noun) residence; dwelling

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound. (mouth) indicates that the character is only "mouthed", i.e. only used for its phonetic value.

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

The character 舍 functions as both a noun and a verb, its structure visually depicting a simple dwelling. The upper part suggests a roof or overhang, while the lower elements represent the foundation and walls. Its original meaning was a temporary lodging or humble house, a resting place for travelers. When pronounced with a different tone, it serves as a verb meaning to discard or abandon, a usage that inspired the variant 捨, which incorporates a hand radical.

Example Sentences Hide

我的宿很干净。

Wǒ de sùshè hěn gānjìng.

My dormitory is very clean.

宿里住着五个学生。

Sùshè lǐ zhù zhe wǔ gè xuéshēng.

There are five students living in the dormitory.

得花钱买书。

Tā shěde huā qián mǎi shū.

He is willing to spend money on books.

人生需要学会取

Rénshēng xūyào xuéhuì qǔshě.

Life requires learning to make choices.

那座农看起来很古老。

Nà zuò nóngshè kàn qǐlái hěn gǔlǎo.

That farmhouse looks very old.

新建的校非常现代化。

Xīn jiàn de xiàoshè fēicháng xiàndàihuà.

The newly built school building is very modern.

弃了舒适的生活。

Tā shěqì le shūshì de shēnghuó.

He abandoned his comfortable life.

在关键时刻,他毫不犹豫地小利顾大局。

Zài guānjiàn shíkè, tā háobù yóuyù de shě xiǎo lì gù dàjú.

At the critical moment, he did not hesitate to sacrifice small gains for the overall situation.