COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 师 is built
Traditional etymology note: To skillfully wield 帀 a knife 刂
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How to Write 师 (shī) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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shīTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shī
师
teacher
Common words
lǎo shī
老师
teacher
chú shī
厨师
cook; chef
jiào shī
教师
teacher
lǜ shī
律师
lawyer
shī fu
师傅
master; qualified worker; respectful form of address for older men
shī shēng
师生
teachers and students
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
师
师
师
师
师
师
师
师
LEARNING TIP
Remember 师
Say “shī” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 师
Common words and phrases
lǎo shī
teacher
chú shī
cook; chef
jiào shī
teacher
lǜ shī
lawyer
shī fu
master; qualified worker; respectful form of address for older men
shī shēng
teachers and students
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 师?
师 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 师 (shī) mean?
师 (shī) means teacher.
What is the radical of 师?
The radical of 师 is 巾, associated with Not yet classified.