COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 失 is built
Traditional etymology note: Something 丿 falling from a hand 夫
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How to Write 失 (shī) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to lose
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shī
失
to lose
Common words
shī bài
失败
to be defeated; to lose; to fail (e.g. experiments); failure
shī qù
失去
to lose
shī wàng
失望
disappointed; to lose hope; to despair
diū shī
丢失
to lose; to misplace
shī liàn
失恋
to lose one's love; to break up (in a romantic relationship); to feel jilted
shī mián
失眠
to suffer from insomnia
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
失
失
失
失
失
失
失
失
LEARNING TIP
Remember 失
Say “shī” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 失
Common words and phrases
shī bài
to be defeated; to lose; to fail (e.g. experiments); failure
shī qù
to lose
shī wàng
disappointed; to lose hope; to despair
diū shī
to lose; to misplace
shī liàn
to lose one's love; to break up (in a romantic relationship); to feel jilted
shī mián
to suffer from insomnia
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“失”。
Zhège zì shì “shī”.
This character is “失”.
我正在学习“失”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shī” zì.
I am learning the character “失”.
请写一遍“失”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shī”.
Please write “失” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 失?
失 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 失 (shī) mean?
失 (shī) means to lose.
What is the radical of 失?
The radical of 失 is 大, associated with Not yet classified.