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

Q: What does 轼 (shì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 轼 (shì) means "Handrail at the front of a carriage". with 10 strokes and the radical 车.

Q: How do you write 轼 stroke by stroke?

轼 has 10 strokes. The radical is 车. 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 轼 and 斩?

轼 (shì) and 斩 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 轼?

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

Q: What common words use 轼?

Common words containing 轼 include: 苏轼 (sū shì) — Su Shi (a famous Chinese poet); 轼 (shì) — Handrail at the front of a carriage.

How to Write 轼

The character 轼 (shì) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 车 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

轼 is pronounced shì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Handrail at the front of a carriage.

Common Words with 轼

苏轼 sū shì

Su Shi (a famous Chinese poet)

轼 shì

Handrail at the front of a carriage

Example Sentences

苏轼是著名的诗人。

sū shì shì zhù míng de shī rén

Su Shi is a famous poet.

轼是车前的扶手。

shì shì chē qián de fú shǒu

Shi is the handrail at the front of a carriage.

他凭轼而望。

tā píng shì ér wàng

He leaned on the carriage rail and looked out.

Similar Characters

斩 zhǎn

軎 wèi

转 zhuǎn

Practice Writing 轼 (shì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 轼

What does 轼 (shì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 轼 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 轼 and 斩?

What mistakes do learners make writing 轼?

What common words use 轼?

How to Write 轼 (shì)