COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 式 is built
Traditional etymology note: A craftsman using an awl 弋 and a measuring square 工
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How to Write 式 (shì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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shìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shì
式
type
Common words
fāng shì
方式
way; manner; style; mode; pattern
zhèng shì
正式
formal; official
mó shì
模式
mode; method; pattern
xíng shì
形式
outer appearance; form; shape; formality
yàng shì
样式
type; style
kuǎn shì
款式
pattern; style; design
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 式
Say “shì” 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.
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Common words and phrases
fāng shì
way; manner; style; mode; pattern
zhèng shì
formal; official
mó shì
mode; method; pattern
xíng shì
outer appearance; form; shape; formality
yàng shì
type; style
kuǎn shì
pattern; style; design
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 式?
式 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 式 (shì) mean?
式 (shì) means type.
What is the radical of 式?
The radical of 式 is 弋, associated with Not yet classified.