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

Q: What does 市 (shì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 市 (shì) means "market / city". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 巾.

Q: How do you write 市 stroke by stroke?

市 has 5 strokes. The radical is 巾. 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 市 and 巾?

市 (shì) and 巾 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 市?

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

Q: What common words use 市?

Common words containing 市 include: 城市 (chéng shì) — city; 超市 (chāo shì) — supermarket; 市场 (shì chǎng) — market.

How to Write 市

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

市 is pronounced shì in Mandarin Chinese. It means market / city.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 市 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 市

城市 chéng shì

city

超市 chāo shì

supermarket

市场 shì chǎng

market

Example Sentences

这个城市很大。

zhè ge chéng shì hěn dà

This city is very big.

我去超市买东西。

wǒ qù chāo shì mǎi dōng xī

I'm going to the supermarket to buy things.

菜市场很热闹。

cài shì chǎng hěn rè nào

The vegetable market is very lively.

Similar Characters

巾 jīn

巿 fú

帀 zā

Practice Writing 市 (shì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 市

What does 市 (shì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 市 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 市 and 巾?

What mistakes do learners make writing 市?

What common words use 市?

How to Write 市 (shì)