COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 石 is built
Traditional etymology note: A rock 口 at the base of a cliff 厂
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How to Write 石 (shí) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
rock
shíTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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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
shí
石
rock
Common words
shí tou
石头
stone
huà shí
化石
fossil
shí yóu
石油
oil; petroleum
bǎo shí
宝石
precious stone; gem
jiāo shí
礁石
reef
yán shí
岩石
rock
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
石
石
石
石
石
石
石
石
LEARNING TIP
Remember 石
Say “shí” 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 石
Common words and phrases
shí tou
stone
huà shí
fossil
shí yóu
oil; petroleum
bǎo shí
precious stone; gem
jiāo shí
reef
yán shí
rock
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“石”。
Zhège zì shì “shí”.
This character is “石”.
我正在学习“石”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shí” zì.
I am learning the character “石”.
请写一遍“石”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shí”.
Please write “石” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 石?
石 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 石 (shí) mean?
石 (shí) means rock.
What is the radical of 石?
The radical of 石 is 石, associated with Not yet classified.