COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 势 is built
Traditional etymology note: 力 (strength) suggests the meaning, while 执 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 势 (shì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
power
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
势
power
Common words
qū shì
趋势
trend; tendency
xíng shì
形势
circumstances; situation; terrain
yōu shì
优势
superiority; dominance; advantage
zī shì
姿势
posture; position
shì lì
势力
power; influence; a force (military, political etc)
shǒu shì
手势
gesture; sign; signal
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
势
势
势
势
势
势
势
势
LEARNING TIP
Remember 势
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 势
Common words and phrases
qū shì
trend; tendency
xíng shì
circumstances; situation; terrain
yōu shì
superiority; dominance; advantage
zī shì
posture; position
shì lì
power; influence; a force (military, political etc)
shǒu shì
gesture; sign; signal
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“势”。
Zhège zì shì “shì”.
This character is “势”.
我正在学习“势”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shì” zì.
I am learning the character “势”.
请写一遍“势”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shì”.
Please write “势” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 势?
势 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 势 (shì) mean?
势 (shì) means power.
What is the radical of 势?
The radical of 势 is 力, associated with Not yet classified.