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

Q: What does 誓 (shì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 誓 (shì) means "oath; vow; to swear". with 14 strokes and the radical 言.

Q: How do you write 誓 stroke by stroke?

誓 has 14 strokes. The radical is 言. 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 誓 and 訾?

誓 (shì) and 訾 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 誓?

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

Q: What common words use 誓?

Common words containing 誓 include: 发誓 (fā shì) — to vow; to swear an oath; 誓言 (shì yán) — oath; vow; pledge; 宣誓 (xuān shì) — To take an oath; to swear..

How to Write 誓

The character 誓 (shì) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 言 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

誓 is pronounced shì in Mandarin Chinese. It means oath; vow; to swear.

Common Words with 誓

发誓 fā shì

to vow; to swear an oath

誓言 shì yán

oath; vow; pledge

宣誓 xuān shì

To take an oath; to swear.

Example Sentences

我发誓说的是真话。

wǒ fā shì shuō de shì zhēn huà

I swear I'm telling the truth.

他记住了自己的誓言。

tā jì zhù le zì jǐ de shì yán

He remembered his oath.

运动员在比赛前宣誓。

yùn dòng yuán zài bǐ sài qián xuān shì

Athletes take an oath before the competition.

Similar Characters

訾 zī

詈 lì

詹 zhān

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Frequently Asked Questions about 誓

What does 誓 (shì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 誓 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 誓 and 訾?

What mistakes do learners make writing 誓?

What common words use 誓?

How to Write 誓 (shì)