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How to Write 士 (shì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

member of the senior ministerial class (old)

shìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.

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STROKE BY STROKE

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shì

member of the senior ministerial class (old)

Common words

nǚ shì

女士

lady; madam; Miss; Ms

bó shì

博士

doctor (as an academic degree); (old) person specialized in a skill or trade; (old) court academician

hù shì

护士

nurse

nán shì

男士

man; gentleman

shuò shì

硕士

master's degree; person who has a master's degree; learned person

rén shì

人士

person; figure; public figure

Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

Understanding 士

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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.

A verified component breakdown for 士 is not available yet. Focus on its 3-stroke sequence, overall shape, and pronunciation “shì” while practicing.

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 士

Say “shì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 3 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.

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WORDS WITH 士

Common words and phrases

女士

nǚ shì

lady; madam; Miss; Ms

博士

bó shì

doctor (as an academic degree); (old) person specialized in a skill or trade; (old) court academician

护士

hù shì

nurse

男士

nán shì

man; gentleman

硕士

shuò shì

master's degree; person who has a master's degree; learned person

人士

rén shì

person; figure; public figure

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“士”。

Zhège zì shì “shì”.

This character is “士”.

我正在学习“士”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shì” zì.

I am learning the character “士”.

请写一遍“士”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shì”.

Please write “士” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 士?

士 is written with 3 strokes.

What does 士 (shì) mean?

士 (shì) means member of the senior ministerial class (old).

What is the radical of 士?

The radical of 士 is 士, associated with Not yet classified.