How to Write 士
The character 士 (shì) is written with 3 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 士 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
士 is pronounced shì in Mandarin Chinese. It means soldier / scholar / gentleman.
As an HSK Level 4 character, 士 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 士
护士
hù shì
nurse
硕士
shuò shì
Master's degree
士兵
shì bīng
soldier
Example Sentences
她是一名护士。
tā shì yī míng hù shì
She is a nurse.
他正在读硕士。
tā zhèng zài dú shuò shì
He is studying for a master's degree.
士兵在操场集合。
shì bīng zài cāo chǎng jí hé
The soldiers gathered on the drill ground.
Similar Characters
壬
rén
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