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

Q: What does 虱 (shī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 虱 (shī) means "Louse". with 8 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 虱 stroke by stroke?

虱 has 8 strokes. The radical is 虫. 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 虱 and 虫?

虱 (shī) and 虫 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 虱?

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

Q: What common words use 虱?

Common words containing 虱 include: 虱子 (shī zi) — Louse; 木虱 (mù shī) — woodlouse; 虱 (shī) — Louse.

How to Write 虱

The character 虱 (shī) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 虫 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

虱 is pronounced shī in Mandarin Chinese. It means Louse.

Common Words with 虱

虱子 shī zi

Louse

木虱 mù shī

woodlouse

虱 shī

Louse

Example Sentences

狗身上有很多虱子。

gǒu shēn shàng yǒu hěn duō shī zi

The dog has many lice.

木头里发现了木虱。

mù tou lǐ fā xiàn le mù shī

Woodlice were found in the wood.

虱子会让人觉得痒。

shī zi huì ràng rén jué de yǎng

Lice make people feel itchy.

Similar Characters

虫 chóng

虬 qiú

虮 jǐ

Practice Writing 虱 (shī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 虱

What does 虱 (shī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 虱 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 虱 and 虫?

What mistakes do learners make writing 虱?

What common words use 虱?

How to Write 虱 (shī)