COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 矢 is built
Traditional etymology note: An arrow pointing upwards
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How to Write 矢 (shǐ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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shǐTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shǐ
矢
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Common words
yǒu dì fàng shǐ
有的放矢
lit. to have a target in mind when shooting one's arrows (idiom); fig. to have a clear objective
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
矢
矢
矢
矢
矢
矢
矢
矢
LEARNING TIP
Remember 矢
Say “shǐ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
yǒu dì fàng shǐ
lit. to have a target in mind when shooting one's arrows (idiom); fig. to have a clear objective
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 矢?
矢 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 矢 (shǐ) mean?
矢 (shǐ) means arrow.
What is the radical of 矢?
The radical of 矢 is 矢, associated with Not yet classified.