COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 氏
Detailed component breakdown coming soon
Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: A person bowing down
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How to Write 氏 (shì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
clan name
shìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shì
氏
clan name
Common words
xìng shì
姓氏
family name
shè shì dù
摄氏度
°C (degrees Celsius)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 氏
Say “shì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 氏
Common words and phrases
xìng shì
family name
shè shì dù
°C (degrees Celsius)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“氏”。
Zhège zì shì “shì”.
This character is “氏”.
我正在学习“氏”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shì” zì.
I am learning the character “氏”.
请写一遍“氏”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shì”.
Please write “氏” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 氏?
氏 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 氏 (shì) mean?
氏 (shì) means clan name.
What is the radical of 氏?
The radical of 氏 is 氏, associated with Not yet classified.