COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 史 is built
Traditional etymology note: A hand 乂 using a pen to record a history
More “shi” characters →Link copied to clipboard!
How to Write 史 (shǐ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
history
shǐTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
Loading stroke data…
Loading handwriting practice…
Save or share this character guide
Link copied to clipboard!
STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
Download PDF
StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shǐ
史
history
Common words
lì shǐ
历史
history
shǐ wú qián lì
史无前例
(idiom) unprecedented in history
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
史
史
史
史
史
史
史
史
LEARNING TIP
Remember 史
Say “shǐ” 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 史
Common words and phrases
lì shǐ
history
shǐ wú qián lì
(idiom) unprecedented in history
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 史?
史 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 史 (shǐ) mean?
史 (shǐ) means history.
What is the radical of 史?
The radical of 史 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.