Memory phrase (Mnemonic) for: 舍


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Meaning

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

Pronunciation

shě, shè

Explanation

Top: cover , below: old

Mnemonic

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

Radicals

tongue
cover
ancient, old, former(Originally 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


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