COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 试 is built
Traditional etymology note: 讠 (speech) suggests the meaning, while 式 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 试 (shì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to test
shìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shì
试
to test
Common words
kǎo shì
考试
to take an exam; exam
bǐ shì
笔试
written examination; paper test (for an applicant)
miàn shì
面试
to be interviewed (as a candidate); interview
shì tí
试题
exam question; test topic
cè shì
测试
to test (machinery etc); to test (a person's skill in a particular area); a test; (computing) beta (version of software)
cháng shì
尝试
to try; to attempt
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
试
试
试
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试
试
试
试
LEARNING TIP
Remember 试
Say “shì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 试
Common words and phrases
kǎo shì
to take an exam; exam
bǐ shì
written examination; paper test (for an applicant)
miàn shì
to be interviewed (as a candidate); interview
shì tí
exam question; test topic
cè shì
to test (machinery etc); to test (a person's skill in a particular area); a test; (computing) beta (version of software)
cháng shì
to try; to attempt
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“试”。
Zhège zì shì “shì”.
This character is “试”.
我正在学习“试”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shì” zì.
I am learning the character “试”.
请写一遍“试”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shì”.
Please write “试” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 试?
试 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 试 (shì) mean?
试 (shì) means to test.
What is the radical of 试?
The radical of 试 is 讠, associated with Not yet classified.