COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 屎 is built
Traditional etymology note: A person, crouched 尸 defecating 米; 米 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 屎 (shǐ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
feces; excrement; a stool
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shǐ
屎
feces; excrement; a stool
Common words
shǐ
屎
feces; excrement; a stool; (bound form) secretion (of the ear, eye etc)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 屎
Say “shǐ” 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.
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Common words and phrases
shǐ
feces; excrement; a stool; (bound form) secretion (of the ear, eye etc)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 屎?
屎 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 屎 (shǐ) mean?
屎 (shǐ) means feces; excrement; a stool.
What is the radical of 屎?
The radical of 屎 is 尸, associated with Not yet classified.