COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 尸
Detailed component breakdown coming soon
Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: A man keeled over
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How to Write 尸 (shī) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(literary) person representing the deceased (during burial ceremonies)
shīTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 3 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shī
尸
(literary) person representing the deceased (during burial ceremonies)
Common words
shī tǐ
尸体
dead body; corpse; carcass
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
尸
尸
尸
尸
尸
尸
尸
尸
LEARNING TIP
Remember 尸
Say “shī” 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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 尸
Common words and phrases
shī tǐ
dead body; corpse; carcass
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 尸?
尸 is written with 3 strokes.
What does 尸 (shī) mean?
尸 (shī) means (literary) person representing the deceased (during burial ceremonies).
What is the radical of 尸?
The radical of 尸 is 尸, associated with Not yet classified.