史 (shǐ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 史 (shǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 史 (shǐ) means "history". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 史 stroke by stroke?

史 has 5 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 史 and 卟?

史 (shǐ) and 卟 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 史?

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

Q: What common words use 史?

Common words containing 史 include: 历史 (lì shǐ) — history; 史书 (shǐ shū) — historical records; 史前 (shǐ qián) — prehistoric.

How to Write 史

The character 史 (shǐ) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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

史 is pronounced shǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means history.

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

Common Words with 史

历史 lì shǐ

history

史书 shǐ shū

historical records

史前 shǐ qián

prehistoric

Example Sentences

我很喜欢学历史。

wǒ hěn xǐ huān xué lì shǐ

I really like studying history.

这是一本古老的史书。

zhè shì yī běn gǔ lǎo de shǐ shū

This is an ancient history book.

这是史前动物。

zhè shì shǐ qián dòng wù

This is a prehistoric animal.

Similar Characters

卟 bǔ

口 kǒu

古 gǔ

Practice Writing 史 (shǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 史

What does 史 (shǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 史 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 史 and 卟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 史?

What common words use 史?

How to Write 史 (shǐ)