How to Write 识
The character 识 (shí) is written with 7 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
识 is pronounced shí in Mandarin Chinese. It means To know / To recognize / Knowledge.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: shí, zhì.
As an HSK Level 1 character, 识 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 识
Example Sentences
系统可以自动识别用户的指纹。
xì tǒng kě yǐ zì dòng shí bié yòng hù de zhǐ wén
The system can automatically recognize the user's fingerprint.
很高兴能在这里认识这么多新朋友。
hěn gāo xìng néng zài zhè lǐ rèn shí zhè me duō xīn péng yǒu
I am very happy to meet so many new friends here.
王教授博闻强识，对历史典故了如指掌。
wáng jiào shòu bó wén qiáng zhì duì lì shǐ diǎn gù liǎo rú zhǐ zhǎng
Professor Wang is knowledgeable and well-read, knowing historical allusions like the back of his hand.
景区的路线标识非常清晰，不容易迷路。
jǐng qū de lù xiàn biāo shí fēi cháng qīng xī bù róng yì mí lù
The route signs in the scenic area are very clear, so it's hard to get lost.
Practice Writing 识 (shí)
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