How to Write 示 (shì)

The Chinese character 示 (shì) means "to show; to indicate". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 示.

示 has 5 strokes. The radical is 示. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

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

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

Common words containing 示 include: 表示 (biǎo shì) — to express; to indicate; to show; 出示 (chū shì) — to show (ID, etc.); 指示 (zhǐ shì) — instruction; to indicate.