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

Q: What does 氏 (shì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 氏 (shì) means "clan / family name". with 4 strokes and the radical 氏.

Q: How do you write 氏 stroke by stroke?

氏 has 4 strokes. The radical is 氏. 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 氏 and 氐?

氏 (shì) and 氐 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 氏?

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

Q: What common words use 氏?

Common words containing 氏 include: 姓氏 (xìng shì) — Surname; family name; 摄氏度 (shè shì dù) — degrees Celsius; 氏族 (shì zú) — clan.

How to Write 氏

The character 氏 (shì) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氏 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

氏 is pronounced shì in Mandarin Chinese. It means clan / family name.

Common Words with 氏

姓氏 xìng shì

Surname; family name

摄氏度 shè shì dù

degrees Celsius

氏族 shì zú

clan

Example Sentences

你的姓氏是什么？

nǐ de xìng shì shì shén me

What is your surname?

今天三十摄氏度。

jīn tiān sān shí shè shì dù

It is thirty degrees Celsius today.

这是古代的氏族。

zhè shì gǔ dài de shì zú

This is an ancient clan.

Similar Characters

氐 dī

民 mín

Practice Writing 氏 (shì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 氏

What does 氏 (shì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 氏 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 氏 and 氐?

What mistakes do learners make writing 氏?

What common words use 氏?

How to Write 氏 (shì)