COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 使 is built
Traditional etymology note: A person 亻 working for the government 吏
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How to Write 使 (shǐ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to make
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shǐ
使
to make
Common words
jí shǐ
即使
even if; even though
shǐ guǎn
使馆
consulate; diplomatic mission
shǐ yòng
使用
to use; to employ; to apply; to make use of
cù shǐ
促使
to prompt; to induce; to spur
shǐ de
使得
usable; serviceable; feasible; workable; doable; to make; to cause; to bring about
dà shǐ
大使
ambassador; envoy
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 使
Say “shǐ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 使
Common words and phrases
jí shǐ
even if; even though
shǐ guǎn
consulate; diplomatic mission
shǐ yòng
to use; to employ; to apply; to make use of
cù shǐ
to prompt; to induce; to spur
shǐ de
usable; serviceable; feasible; workable; doable; to make; to cause; to bring about
dà shǐ
ambassador; envoy
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“使”。
Zhège zì shì “shǐ”.
This character is “使”.
我正在学习“使”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shǐ” zì.
I am learning the character “使”.
请写一遍“使”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shǐ”.
Please write “使” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 使?
使 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 使 (shǐ) mean?
使 (shǐ) means to make.
What is the radical of 使?
The radical of 使 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.