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

Q: What does 贳 (shì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 贳 (shì) means "Borrow; buy on credit". with 9 strokes and the radical 贝.

Q: How do you write 贳 stroke by stroke?

贳 has 9 strokes. The radical is 贝. 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 贳 and 贡?

贳 (shì) and 贡 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 贳?

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

Q: What common words use 贳?

Common words containing 贳 include: 贳贷 (shì dài) — Lend; loan; 贳借 (shì jiè) — Borrow; lease; 贳账 (shì zhàng) — Buy on credit.

How to Write 贳

The character 贳 (shì) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 贝 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

贳 is pronounced shì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Borrow; buy on credit.

Common Words with 贳

贳贷 shì dài

Lend; loan

贳借 shì jiè

Borrow; lease

贳账 shì zhàng

Buy on credit

Example Sentences

他向银行申请贳贷。

tā xiàng yín háng shēn qǐng shì dài

He applied for a loan from the bank.

这些工具可以贳借。

zhè xiē gōng jù kě yǐ shì jiè

These tools can be borrowed.

他喜欢在小店贳账。

tā xǐ huān zài xiǎo diàn shì zhàng

He likes buying on credit at the small shop.

Similar Characters

贡 gòng

财 cái

责 zé

Practice Writing 贳 (shì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 贳

What does 贳 (shì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 贳 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 贳 and 贡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 贳?

What common words use 贳?

How to Write 贳 (shì)