仕 (shì) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 仕 (shì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 仕 (shì) means "Official or to serve in government". with 5 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 仕 stroke by stroke?

仕 has 5 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 仕 and 亿?

仕 (shì) and 亿 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 仕?

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

Q: What common words use 仕?

Common words containing 仕 include: 出仕 (chū shì) — to enter government service; 仕途 (shì tú) — Official career; 仕女 (shì nǚ) — Traditional painting of beautiful women.

How to Write 仕

The character 仕 (shì) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

仕 is pronounced shì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Official or to serve in government.

Common Words with 仕

出仕 chū shì

to enter government service

仕途 shì tú

Official career

仕女 shì nǚ

Traditional painting of beautiful women

Example Sentences

他决定出仕为官。

tā jué dìng chū shì wèi guān

He decided to enter government service.

他的仕途非常顺利。

tā de shì tú fēi cháng shùn lì

His career has been very smooth.

这是一幅仕女图。

zhè shì yī fú shì nǚ tú

This is a painting of a court lady.

Similar Characters

亿 yì

什 shén

仁 rén

Practice Writing 仕 (shì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 仕

What does 仕 (shì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 仕 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 仕 and 亿?

What mistakes do learners make writing 仕?

What common words use 仕?

How to Write 仕 (shì)