COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 世
Detailed component breakdown coming soon
Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: Three leaves on a branch
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How to Write 世 (shì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
life
shìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shì
世
life
Common words
shì jiè
世界
world (CL:個|个[ge4])
shì jì
世纪
century
qù shì
去世
to pass away; to die
hòu shì
后世
later generations
jiā shì
家世
family background
shì dài
世代
for many generations; generation; era; age
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 世
Say “shì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 世
Common words and phrases
shì jiè
world (CL:個|个[ge4])
shì jì
century
qù shì
to pass away; to die
hòu shì
later generations
jiā shì
family background
shì dài
for many generations; generation; era; age
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 世?
世 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 世 (shì) mean?
世 (shì) means life.
What is the radical of 世?
The radical of 世 is 一, associated with Not yet classified.