COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 室 is built
Traditional etymology note: 宀 (roof) suggests the meaning, while 至 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 室 (shì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
room
shìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shì
室
room
Common words
jiào shì
教室
classroom
wò shì
卧室
bedroom
yù shì
浴室
bathroom (room used for bathing)
huáng shì
皇室
royal family; imperial household; member of the royal family
qǐn shì
寝室
bedroom; dormitory
wēn shì
温室
greenhouse
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 室
Say “shì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 室
Common words and phrases
jiào shì
classroom
wò shì
bedroom
yù shì
bathroom (room used for bathing)
huáng shì
royal family; imperial household; member of the royal family
qǐn shì
bedroom; dormitory
wēn shì
greenhouse
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 室?
室 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 室 (shì) mean?
室 (shì) means room.
What is the radical of 室?
The radical of 室 is 宀, associated with Not yet classified.