COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 识 is built
Traditional etymology note: 讠 (speech) suggests the meaning, while 只 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 识 (shí) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to know
shíTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shí / shi
识
to know
Common words
rèn shi
认识
to know; to recognize; to be familiar with; to get acquainted with sb
zhī shi
知识
knowledge; intellectual
cháng shí
常识
common sense; general knowledge
yì shí
意识
consciousness; awareness; to be aware; to realize
shí bié
识别
to distinguish; to discern; to identify; to recognize
biāo shí
标识
sign; mark; symbol; logo; to symbolize; to indicate; to mark
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
识
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识
识
识
识
识
识
LEARNING TIP
Remember 识
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 识
Common words and phrases
rèn shi
to know; to recognize; to be familiar with; to get acquainted with sb
zhī shi
knowledge; intellectual
cháng shí
common sense; general knowledge
yì shí
consciousness; awareness; to be aware; to realize
shí bié
to distinguish; to discern; to identify; to recognize
biāo shí
sign; mark; symbol; logo; to symbolize; to indicate; to mark
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“识”。
Zhège zì shì “shí”.
This character is “识”.
我正在学习“识”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shí” zì.
I am learning the character “识”.
请写一遍“识”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shí”.
Please write “识” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 识?
识 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 识 (shí) mean?
识 (shí) means to know.
What is the radical of 识?
The radical of 识 is 讠, associated with Not yet classified.