COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 是 is built
Traditional etymology note: To speak 日 directly 疋
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How to Write 是 (shì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to be (followed by substantives only)
shìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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shì
是
to be (followed by substantives only)
Common words
dàn shì
但是
but; however
hái shì
还是
still (as before); had better; unexpectedly; or
kě shì
可是
but; however; (used for emphasis) indeed
zhǐ shì
只是
merely; only; just; nothing but; simply; but; however
zǒng shì
总是
always
jiù shì
就是
exactly; precisely; only; simply; just; (used correlatively with 也[ye3]) even; even if
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 是
Say “shì” 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 是
Common words and phrases
dàn shì
but; however
hái shì
still (as before); had better; unexpectedly; or
kě shì
but; however; (used for emphasis) indeed
zhǐ shì
merely; only; just; nothing but; simply; but; however
zǒng shì
always
jiù shì
exactly; precisely; only; simply; just; (used correlatively with 也[ye3]) even; even if
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 是?
是 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 是 (shì) mean?
是 (shì) means to be (followed by substantives only).
What is the radical of 是?
The radical of 是 is 日, associated with Not yet classified.