formal
literary

Meaning of

食 means to feed; to give food to someone. Pronounced sì.

  • to feed; to give food to someone

Character Info

Radical
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Components

Stroke Order

Definitions & Examples

jiǔ
ròu
 
dài
zhī
shèn
hòu
 

He offered wine and meat to him and treated him very generously.

zhě
tiān
zhū
hóu
 
 

In ancient times, the Son of Heaven would feed the feudal lords, which was proper etiquette.

Zhǔ
rén
jiā
niàng
 

The host offered fine wine to his guests.

chá
dàn
fàn
 
liáo
biǎo
xīn
 

He offered simple tea and plain rice to show his sincerity.

Lǎo
zhě
zhī
 
yòu
zhě
ān
zhī
 

Feed the elderly, and the young will feel at peace.

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