COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 市 is built
市 can be remembered by breaking it into 亠 + 巾. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.
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How to Write 市 (shì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
market
shìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shì
市
market
Common words
chāo shì
超市
supermarket (abbr. for 超級市場|超级市场[chao1ji2 shi4chang3])
chéng shì
城市
city; town
shì chǎng
市场
marketplace; market (also in abstract)
shì qū
市区
urban district; downtown; city center
shì mín
市民
city resident
yè shì
夜市
night market
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 市
Say “shì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 市
Common words and phrases
chāo shì
supermarket (abbr. for 超級市場|超级市场[chao1ji2 shi4chang3])
chéng shì
city; town
shì chǎng
marketplace; market (also in abstract)
shì qū
urban district; downtown; city center
shì mín
city resident
yè shì
night market
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“市”。
Zhège zì shì “shì”.
This character is “市”.
我正在学习“市”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shì” zì.
I am learning the character “市”.
请写一遍“市”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shì”.
Please write “市” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 市?
市 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 市 (shì) mean?
市 (shì) means market.
What is the radical of 市?
The radical of 市 is 巾, associated with Not yet classified.