蛇
shé · snake💡 How to pronounce
sh → like the 'sh' in 'shirt'. é → like 'uh' with a rising tone.
📖 The Story
蛇 is the snake — a creature of mystery and transformation. In Chinese culture, snakes are associated with wisdom, intuition, and the ability to shed old skin and renew themselves.
🎬 In Culture Today
The snake is one of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. The White Snake (白蛇传) is one of the most famous Chinese love stories — a snake who transforms into a beautiful woman.
📚 Words
白蛇white snake
毒蛇venomous snake
蛇皮snake skin
📝 Example Sentences
蛇是爬行动物。
Snakes are reptiles.
白蛇传是著名的故事。
The Legend of the White Snake is a famous story.