谁 (shéi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 谁 (shéi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 谁 (shéi) means "Who". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 讠.

Q: How do you write 谁 stroke by stroke?

谁 has 10 strokes. The radical is 讠. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 谁 and 诓?

谁 (shéi) and 诓 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 谁?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 讠. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 谁?

Common words containing 谁 include: 谁的 (shéi de) — Whose; 谁家 (shuí jiā) — Whose home; which family; 是谁 (shì shuí) — Who is it?.

How to Write 谁

The character 谁 (shéi) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 讠 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

谁 is pronounced shéi in Mandarin Chinese. It means Who.

This is a polyphonic character with readings: shéi, shuí.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 谁 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 谁

谁的 shéi de

Whose

谁家 shuí jiā

Whose home; which family

是谁 shì shuí

Who is it?

Example Sentences

这是谁的书包？

zhè shì shéi de shū bāo

Whose schoolbag is this?

你知道这是谁家吗？

nǐ zhī dào zhè shì shuí jiā ma

Do you know whose house this is?

敲门的人是谁？

qiāo mén de rén shì shuí

Who is knocking at the door?

Similar Characters

诓 kuāng

诔 lěi

试 shì

Practice Writing 谁 (shéi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 谁

What does 谁 (shéi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 谁 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 谁 and 诓?

What mistakes do learners make writing 谁?

What common words use 谁?

How to Write 谁 (shéi)