to explain
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Follow all 12 strokes in the correct order.
shì
to explain
jiě shì
explanation; to explain; to interpret; to resolve
shì fàng
to release; to set free; to liberate (a prisoner); to discharge
chǎn shì
to explain; to expound; to interpret; elucidation
quán shì
to interpret; to comment and explain; to annotate; to perform (i.e. interpret a theatrical role)
zhù shì
to annotate; to add a comment; explanatory note; annotation
ài bú shì shǒu
(idiom) to like sth so much that one is reluctant to put it down; to find sth utterly irresistible
COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Detailed component breakdown coming soon
Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: 釆 (collect) suggests the meaning, while 睪 suggests the pronunciation.
More “shi” characters →LEARNING TIP
Say “shì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 释
jiě shì
explanation; to explain; to interpret; to resolve
shì fàng
to release; to set free; to liberate (a prisoner); to discharge
chǎn shì
to explain; to expound; to interpret; elucidation
quán shì
to interpret; to comment and explain; to annotate; to perform (i.e. interpret a theatrical role)
zhù shì
to annotate; to add a comment; explanatory note; annotation
ài bú shì shǒu
(idiom) to like sth so much that one is reluctant to put it down; to find sth utterly irresistible
IN CONTEXT
这个字是“释”。
Zhège zì shì “shì”.
This character is “释”.
我正在学习“释”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shì” zì.
I am learning the character “释”.
请写一遍“释”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shì”.
Please write “释” once.
释 is written with 12 strokes.
释 (shì) means to explain.
The radical of 释 is 釆, associated with Not yet classified.