施 (shī) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 施 (shī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 施 (shī) means "to carry out, to apply". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 方.

Q: How do you write 施 stroke by stroke?

施 has 9 strokes. The radical is 方. 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 施 and 斿?

施 (shī) and 斿 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 施?

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

Q: What common words use 施?

Common words containing 施 include: 施工 (shī gōng) — construction; 设施 (shè shī) — Facilities / Infrastructure; 措施 (cuò shī) — measures; steps; actions.

How to Write 施

The character 施 (shī) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 方 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

施 is pronounced shī in Mandarin Chinese. It means to carry out, to apply.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 施 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 施

施工 shī gōng

construction

设施 shè shī

Facilities / Infrastructure

措施 cuò shī

measures; steps; actions

Example Sentences

前面在施工。

qián miàn zài shī gōng

There is construction ahead.

这里的设施很好。

zhè lǐ de shè shī hěn hǎo

The facilities here are very good.

采取有效措施。

cǎi qǔ yǒu xiào cuò shī

Take effective measures.

Similar Characters

斿 yóu

旁 páng

旃 zhān

Practice Writing 施 (shī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 施

What does 施 (shī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 施 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 施 and 斿?

What mistakes do learners make writing 施?

What common words use 施?

How to Write 施 (shī)