COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 食 is built
Traditional etymology note: A dish of food 良 with a lid on top 人
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How to Write 食 (shí) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to eat
shíTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shí
食
to eat
Common words
líng shí
零食
between-meal nibbles; snacks
měi shí
美食
culinary delicacy; fine food; gourmet food
shí pǐn
食品
foodstuff; food; provisions
shí táng
食堂
dining hall; cafeteria
shí wù
食物
food
liáng shí
粮食
foodstuff; cereals
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
食
食
食
食
食
食
食
食
LEARNING TIP
Remember 食
Say “shí” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 食
Common words and phrases
líng shí
between-meal nibbles; snacks
měi shí
culinary delicacy; fine food; gourmet food
shí pǐn
foodstuff; food; provisions
shí táng
dining hall; cafeteria
shí wù
food
liáng shí
foodstuff; cereals
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“食”。
Zhège zì shì “shí”.
This character is “食”.
我正在学习“食”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shí” zì.
I am learning the character “食”.
请写一遍“食”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shí”.
Please write “食” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 食?
食 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 食 (shí) mean?
食 (shí) means to eat.
What is the radical of 食?
The radical of 食 is 食, associated with Not yet classified.