COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 时 is built
Traditional etymology note: 日 (day) suggests the meaning, while the phonetic component suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 时 (shí) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
o'clock
shíTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shí
时
o'clock
Common words
shí hòu
时候
time; length of time; moment; period
shí jiān
时间
(concept of) time; (duration of) time; (point in) time
xiǎo shí
小时
hour
píng shí
平时
ordinarily; in normal times; in peacetime
àn shí
按时
on time; before deadline; on schedule
dāng shí
当时
then; at that time; while
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
时
时
时
时
时
时
时
时
LEARNING TIP
Remember 时
Say “shí” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 时
Common words and phrases
shí hòu
time; length of time; moment; period
shí jiān
(concept of) time; (duration of) time; (point in) time
xiǎo shí
hour
píng shí
ordinarily; in normal times; in peacetime
àn shí
on time; before deadline; on schedule
dāng shí
then; at that time; while
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“时”。
Zhège zì shì “shí”.
This character is “时”.
我正在学习“时”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shí” zì.
I am learning the character “时”.
请写一遍“时”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shí”.
Please write “时” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 时?
时 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 时 (shí) mean?
时 (shí) means o'clock.
What is the radical of 时?
The radical of 时 is 日, associated with Not yet classified.