COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 实 is built
实 can be remembered by breaking it into 宀 + 头. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.
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How to Write 实 (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
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shí
实
real
Common words
qí shí
其实
actually; in fact; really
chéng shí
诚实
honest
què shí
确实
indeed; really; reliable; real
shí jì
实际
reality; practice; practical; realistic
shí zài
实在
really; actually; indeed; true
guǒ shí
果实
fruit (produced by a plant); (fig.) fruits (of success etc); results; gains
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
实
实
实
实
实
实
实
实
LEARNING TIP
Remember 实
Say “shí” 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 实
Common words and phrases
qí shí
actually; in fact; really
chéng shí
honest
què shí
indeed; really; reliable; real
shí jì
reality; practice; practical; realistic
shí zài
really; actually; indeed; true
guǒ shí
fruit (produced by a plant); (fig.) fruits (of success etc); results; gains
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“实”。
Zhège zì shì “shí”.
This character is “实”.
我正在学习“实”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shí” zì.
I am learning the character “实”.
请写一遍“实”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shí”.
Please write “实” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 实?
实 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 实 (shí) mean?
实 (shí) means real.
What is the radical of 实?
The radical of 实 is 宀, associated with Not yet classified.