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

Q: What does 弑 (shì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 弑 (shì) means "to murder a superior or parent". with 12 strokes and the radical 弋.

Q: How do you write 弑 stroke by stroke?

弑 has 12 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 弑?

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

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 弑?

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 弑?

Common words containing 弑 include: 弑君 (shì jūn) — to assassinate a monarch; 弑父 (shì fù) — to kill one's father; 弑虐 (shì nüè) — to murder and maltreat.

How to Write 弑

The character 弑 (shì) is written with 12 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

弑 is pronounced shì in Mandarin Chinese. It means to murder a superior or parent.

Common Words with 弑

弑君 shì jūn

to assassinate a monarch

弑父 shì fù

to kill one's father

弑虐 shì nüè

to murder and maltreat

Example Sentences

历史上有弑君的行为。

lì shǐ shàng yǒu shì jūn de xíng wéi

There have been acts of regicide in history.

这是一个弑父的悲剧。

zhè shì yí gè shì fù de bēi jù

This is a tragedy of patricide.

这种行为被称为弑虐。

zhè zhǒng xíng wéi bèi chēng wéi shì nüè

This behavior is described as tyrannical and cruel.

Practice Writing 弑 (shì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 弑

What does 弑 (shì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 弑 stroke by stroke?

What is the radical of 弑?

What mistakes do learners make writing 弑?

What common words use 弑?

How to Write 弑 (shì)