COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 诗 is built
Traditional etymology note: 讠 (speech) suggests the meaning, while 寺 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 诗 (shī) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
poem
shīTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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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
shī
诗
poem
Common words
shī rén
诗人
bard; poet
shī cí
诗词
verse
shī gē
诗歌
poem
shī
诗
poem; poetry; verse
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 诗
Say “shī” 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 诗
Common words and phrases
shī rén
bard; poet
shī cí
verse
shī gē
poem
shī
poem; poetry; verse
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 诗?
诗 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 诗 (shī) mean?
诗 (shī) means poem.
What is the radical of 诗?
The radical of 诗 is 讠, associated with Not yet classified.