How to Write 石
The character 石 (shí) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 石 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
石 is pronounced shí in Mandarin Chinese. It means Stone; rock..
As an HSK Level 3 character, 石 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 石
石头
shí tou
stone
石油
shí yóu
petroleum
宝石
bǎo shí
Gemstone
Example Sentences
地上有很多石头。
dì shàng yǒu hěn duō shí tou
There are many stones on the ground.
汽车需要石油。
qì chē xū yào shí yóu
The car needs oil.
这颗宝石很漂亮。
zhè kē bǎo shí hěn piào liàng
This gemstone is very beautiful.
Similar Characters
矶
jī
Practice Writing 石 (shí)
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