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

Q: What does 柿 (shì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 柿 (shì) means "persimmon". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 柿 stroke by stroke?

柿 has 9 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 柿 and 杆?

柿 (shì) and 杆 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 柿?

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

Q: What common words use 柿?

Common words containing 柿 include: 柿子 (shì zi) — persimmon; 西红柿 (xī hóng shì) — Tomato; 柿饼 (shì bǐng) — dried persimmon.

How to Write 柿

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

柿 is pronounced shì in Mandarin Chinese. It means persimmon.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 柿 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 柿

柿子 shì zi

persimmon

西红柿 xī hóng shì

Tomato

柿饼 shì bǐng

dried persimmon

Example Sentences

这个柿子很甜。

zhè ge shì zi hěn tián

This persimmon is very sweet.

我喜欢吃西红柿。

wǒ xǐ huān chī xī hóng shì

I like eating tomatoes.

奶奶买了些柿饼。

nǎi nǎi mǎi le xiē shì bǐng

Grandma bought some dried persimmons.

Similar Characters

杆 gān

杈 chā

杉 shān

Practice Writing 柿 (shì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 柿

What does 柿 (shì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 柿 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 柿 and 杆?

What mistakes do learners make writing 柿?

What common words use 柿?

How to Write 柿 (shì)