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

Q: What does 嗜 (shì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 嗜 (shì) means "To be fond of or have an addiction to.". with 13 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 嗜 stroke by stroke?

嗜 has 13 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 嗜 and 㕡?

嗜 (shì) and 㕡 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 嗜?

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 嗜?

Common words containing 嗜 include: 嗜好 (shì hào) — Hobby or addiction.; 嗜睡 (shì shuì) — Excessive sleepiness or lethargy.; 嗜甜 (shì tián) — To have a sweet tooth..

How to Write 嗜

The character 嗜 (shì) is written with 13 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

嗜 is pronounced shì in Mandarin Chinese. It means To be fond of or have an addiction to..

Common Words with 嗜

嗜好 shì hào

Hobby or addiction.

嗜睡 shì shuì

Excessive sleepiness or lethargy.

嗜甜 shì tián

To have a sweet tooth.

Example Sentences

你的嗜好是什么？

nǐ de shì hào shì shén me

What are your hobbies?

生病时会很嗜睡。

shēng bìng shí huì hěn shì shuì

One becomes very lethargic when sick.

小孩子大多嗜甜。

xiǎo hái zi dà duō shì tián

Most children have a sweet tooth.

Similar Characters

㕡 hé

唪 fěng

唫 jìn

Practice Writing 嗜 (shì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 嗜

What does 嗜 (shì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 嗜 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 嗜 and 㕡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 嗜?

What common words use 嗜?

How to Write 嗜 (shì)