COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 拾 is built
Traditional etymology note: To gather 合 things in one's hands 扌
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How to Write 拾 (shí) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to pick up
shíTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shí
拾
to pick up
Common words
shōu shí
收拾
to put in order; to tidy up; to pack; to repair
shí
拾
to pick up; to collate or arrange; ten (banker's anti-fraud numeral)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 拾
Say “shí” 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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 拾
Common words and phrases
shōu shí
to put in order; to tidy up; to pack; to repair
shí
to pick up; to collate or arrange; ten (banker's anti-fraud numeral)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 拾?
拾 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 拾 (shí) mean?
拾 (shí) means to pick up.
What is the radical of 拾?
The radical of 拾 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.