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

Q: What does 式 (shì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 式 (shì) means "style, type, or formula". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 弋.

Q: How do you write 式 stroke by stroke?

式 has 6 strokes. The radical is 弋. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What is the radical of 式?

The radical of 式 is 弋. The radical often gives a clue about the character's meaning category.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 式?

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

Q: What common words use 式?

Common words containing 式 include: 方式 (fāng shì) — way; manner; mode; 正式 (zhèng shì) — Formal / Official; 中式 (zhōng shì) — Chinese style.

How to Write 式

The character 式 (shì) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 弋 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

式 is pronounced shì in Mandarin Chinese. It means style, type, or formula.

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

Common Words with 式

方式 fāng shì

way; manner; mode

正式 zhèng shì

Formal / Official

中式 zhōng shì

Chinese style

Example Sentences

这种生活方式很健康。

zhè zhǒng shēng huó fāng shì hěn jiàn kāng

This lifestyle is very healthy.

会议明天正式开始。

huì yì míng tiān zhèng shì kāi shǐ

The meeting will officially begin tomorrow.

我喜欢吃中式早餐。

wǒ xǐ huān chī zhōng shì zǎo cān

I like eating Chinese-style breakfast.

Practice Writing 式 (shì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 式

What does 式 (shì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 式 stroke by stroke?

What is the radical of 式?

What mistakes do learners make writing 式?

What common words use 式?

How to Write 式 (shì)