COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 十 is built
十 can be remembered by breaking it into 一 + 丨. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s overlaid structure.
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How to Write 十 (shí) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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shíTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 2 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shí
十
ten
Common words
shí fēn
十分
very; completely; utterly; extremely
shí zú
十足
ample; complete; hundred percent; a pure shade (of some color)
shí zì lù kǒu
十字路口
crossroads; intersection
shí
十
ten; 10
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 十
Say “shí” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 2 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 十
Common words and phrases
shí fēn
very; completely; utterly; extremely
shí zú
ample; complete; hundred percent; a pure shade (of some color)
shí zì lù kǒu
crossroads; intersection
shí
ten; 10
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 十?
十 is written with 2 strokes.
What does 十 (shí) mean?
十 (shí) means ten.
What is the radical of 十?
The radical of 十 is 十, associated with Not yet classified.