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

Q: What does 礻 (shì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 礻 (shì) means "Spirit radical (signifying ritual or deity)". with 4 strokes and the radical 礻.

Q: How do you write 礻 stroke by stroke?

礻 has 4 strokes. The radical is 礻. 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 礻 and 礼?

礻 (shì) and 礼 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 礻?

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

Q: What common words use 礻?

Common words containing 礻 include: 祝 (zhù) — To wish; 福 (fú) — Blessing; good fortune; happiness.; 礼 (lǐ) — Gift / Etiquette / Rite.

How to Write 礻

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

礻 is pronounced shì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Spirit radical (signifying ritual or deity).

Common Words with 礻

祝 zhù

To wish

福 fú

Blessing; good fortune; happiness.

礼 lǐ

Gift / Etiquette / Rite

Example Sentences

祝你生日快乐。

zhù nǐ shēng rì kuài lè

Happy birthday.

过年要贴福字。

guò nián yào tiē fú zì

We paste the 'Fu' character during the New Year.

这是一个礼字。

zhè shì yí gè lǐ zì

This is the character '礼' (ritual).

Similar Characters

礼 lǐ

祁 qí

Practice Writing 礻 (shì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 礻

What does 礻 (shì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 礻 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 礻 and 礼?

What mistakes do learners make writing 礻?

What common words use 礻?

How to Write 礻 (shì)