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

Q: What does 拭 (shì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 拭 (shì) means "to wipe". with 9 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 拭 stroke by stroke?

拭 has 9 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 拭 and 㧜?

拭 (shì) and 㧜 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 拭?

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

Q: What common words use 拭?

Common words containing 拭 include: 擦拭 (cā shì) — To wipe clean; 拭去 (shì qù) — to wipe away; 拭目以待 (shì mù yǐ dài) — to wait and see.

How to Write 拭

The character 拭 (shì) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 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

拭 is pronounced shì in Mandarin Chinese. It means to wipe.

Common Words with 拭

擦拭 cā shì

To wipe clean

拭去 shì qù

to wipe away

拭目以待 shì mù yǐ dài

to wait and see

Example Sentences

轻轻擦拭桌面。

qīng qīng cā shì zhuō miàn

Gently wipe the tabletop.

她拭去了眼泪。

tā shì qù le yǎn lèi

She wiped away her tears.

我们拭目以待吧。

wǒ men shì mù yǐ dài ba

Let's wait and see.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

扭 niǔ

扮 bàn

Practice Writing 拭 (shì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 拭

What does 拭 (shì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 拭 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 拭 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 拭?

What common words use 拭?

How to Write 拭 (shì)