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

Q: What does 逝 (shì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 逝 (shì) means "To pass away or elapse.". with 10 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 逝 stroke by stroke?

逝 has 10 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 逝 and 迢?

逝 (shì) and 迢 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 逝?

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 逝?

Common words containing 逝 include: 逝世 (shì shì) — To pass away or decease.; 流逝 (liú shì) — pass / elapse (of time); 消逝 (xiāo shì) — to fade away; to vanish.

How to Write 逝

The character 逝 (shì) is written with 10 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

逝 is pronounced shì in Mandarin Chinese. It means To pass away or elapse..

Common Words with 逝

逝世 shì shì

To pass away or decease.

流逝 liú shì

pass / elapse (of time)

消逝 xiāo shì

to fade away; to vanish

Example Sentences

那位老人去年逝世了。

nà wèi lǎo rén qù nián shì shì le

That old man passed away last year.

时间流逝得很快。

shí jiān liú shì dé hěn kuài

Time passes very quickly.

烟雾很快就消逝了。

yān wù hěn kuài jiù xiāo shì le

The smoke soon vanished.

Similar Characters

迢 tiáo

迤 yí

迥 jiǒng

Practice Writing 逝 (shì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 逝

What does 逝 (shì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 逝 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 逝 and 迢?

What mistakes do learners make writing 逝?

What common words use 逝?

How to Write 逝 (shì)