COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 炻 is built
Traditional etymology note: Fired 火 clay 石; 石 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 炻 (shí) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
stoneware
shíTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shí
炻
stoneware
Common words
shí
炻
stoneware
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 炻
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 炻
Common words and phrases
shí
stoneware
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 炻?
炻 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 炻 (shí) mean?
炻 (shí) means stoneware.
What is the radical of 炻?
The radical of 炻 is 火, associated with Not yet classified.