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

Q: What does 适 (shì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 适 (shì) means "suitable; fit; appropriate". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 适 stroke by stroke?

适 has 9 strokes. The radical is 辶. 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 适 and 迎?

适 (shì) and 迎 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 适?

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

Q: What common words use 适?

Common words containing 适 include: 合适 (hé shì) — Suitable or appropriate; 适应 (shì yìng) — to adapt; to adjust to; 适当 (shì dàng) — appropriate; proper.

How to Write 适

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

适 is pronounced shì in Mandarin Chinese. It means suitable; fit; appropriate.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 适 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 适

合适 hé shì

Suitable or appropriate

适应 shì yìng

to adapt; to adjust to

适当 shì dàng

appropriate; proper

Example Sentences

这双鞋子很合适。

zhè shuāng xié zi hěn hé shì

This pair of shoes fits well.

我很快适应了新环境。

wǒ hěn kuài shì yìng le xīn huán jìng

I quickly adapted to the new environment.

请在适当的时候说话。

qǐng zài shì dàng de shí hòu shuō huà

Please speak at the appropriate time.

Similar Characters

迎 yíng

运 yùn

近 jìn

Practice Writing 适 (shì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 适

What does 适 (shì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 适 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 适 and 迎?

What mistakes do learners make writing 适?

What common words use 适?

How to Write 适 (shì)