Memory phrase for the Kanji: 舍

舍

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Meaning

residence, to give up, to abandon, to give alms

Pronunciation

 shě, shè

Explanation

 Top: cover , below: old 古

Mnemonic
The special cover for myself 人 to become old, is my residence.

Radicals

舌 tongue
cover
古 ancient, old, formerOriginally derived from the picture of a skull, hence "old". But the idea of a burial mound is also helpful.
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Vocabulary

 宿舍  sù shè  dormitory; dorm room; living quarters; hostel
 舍不得  shě bu de  to hate to do sth; to hate to part with; to begrudge
 舍弃  shě qì  to give up; to abandon; to abort
 舍弃  shě qì  

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