COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 侍 is built
Traditional etymology note: 亻 (person) suggests the meaning, while 寺 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 侍 (shì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to serve
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
侍
to serve
Common words
shì hòu
侍候
to serve; to wait upon
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 侍
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 侍
Common words and phrases
shì hòu
to serve; to wait upon
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“侍”。
Zhège zì shì “shì”.
This character is “侍”.
我正在学习“侍”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shì” zì.
I am learning the character “侍”.
请写一遍“侍”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shì”.
Please write “侍” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 侍?
侍 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 侍 (shì) mean?
侍 (shì) means to serve.
What is the radical of 侍?
The radical of 侍 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.