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

Q: What does 试 (shì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 试 (shì) means "To try; to test; exam". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 讠.

Q: How do you write 试 stroke by stroke?

试 has 8 strokes. The radical is 讠. 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 试 and 讲?

试 (shì) and 讲 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 试?

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

Q: What common words use 试?

Common words containing 试 include: 考试 (kǎo shì) — An examination or test.; 试试 (shì shì) — To have a try; to give it a go; 试衣间 (shì yī jiān) — Fitting room; dressing room.

How to Write 试

The character 试 (shì) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 讠 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

试 is pronounced shì in Mandarin Chinese. It means To try; to test; exam.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 试 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 试

考试 kǎo shì

An examination or test.

试试 shì shì

To have a try; to give it a go

试衣间 shì yī jiān

Fitting room; dressing room

Example Sentences

明天早上有考试。

míng tiān zǎo shàng yǒu kǎo shì

There is an exam tomorrow morning.

你可以试试这件衣服。

nǐ kě yǐ shì shì zhè jiàn yī fú

You can try on this piece of clothing.

试衣间在那边。

shì yī jiān zài nà biān

The fitting room is over there.

Similar Characters

讲 jiǎng

讳 huì

讴 ōu

Practice Writing 试 (shì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 试

What does 试 (shì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 试 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 试 and 讲?

What mistakes do learners make writing 试?

What common words use 试?

How to Write 试 (shì)