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

Q: What does 势 (shì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 势 (shì) means "Power; force; situation". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 力.

Q: How do you write 势 stroke by stroke?

势 has 8 strokes. The radical is 力. 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 势 and 劣?

势 (shì) and 劣 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 势?

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

Q: What common words use 势?

Common words containing 势 include: 姿势 (zī shì) — posture; pose; 势力 (shì lì) — Power; influence; 趋势 (qū shì) — Trend; tendency..

How to Write 势

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

势 is pronounced shì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Power; force; situation.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 势 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 势

姿势 zī shì

posture; pose

势力 shì lì

Power; influence

趋势 qū shì

Trend; tendency.

Example Sentences

你的坐姿势不对。

nǐ de zuò zī shì bú duì

Your sitting posture is incorrect.

他的势力很大。

tā de shì lì hěn dà

His influence is very great.

这是一个好趋势。

zhè shì yí gè hǎo qū shì

This is a good trend.

Similar Characters

劣 liè

劦 xié

动 dòng

Practice Writing 势 (shì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 势

What does 势 (shì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 势 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 势 and 劣?

What mistakes do learners make writing 势?

What common words use 势?

How to Write 势 (shì)