使shǐ
to cause, make. 8 strokes, radical 亻, first met in HSK 2.
What 使 is made of
亻 (rén, man) and 吏 (lì, government official).
A person 亻 working for the government 吏.
How to write 使
Strokes 1–2 write 亻, then strokes 3–8 write 吏.
Free, with no account: the app draws each stroke, then you write it and it says which stroke went wrong.
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Words that use 使
| 使 | to cause, make 让某件事情因此发生或变成这样 大运河使南北物资得以流通。The grand canal allow goods from south and north to move freely. Lesson 215, 王朝更替与古都风云 · 历史纵横与名胜古迹 · Historical Chronicles, Dynasty Landmarks & Cultural Heritage |
| 使用 | to use 指运用某种东西发挥作用 他们科学使用现代设施。They use modern facilities scientifically. Lesson 67, 大城市 · 尺璧寸阴与笃志力行 · Punctual Dedication, Deep Reflection & Living Ecology |
| 促使 | to spur on 推动某种情况或结果发生 良好的机制促使大家自主创新。A good system will spur on everyone to innovate. Lesson 265, 产业开拓与履职笃行 · 市井百态与经世策应 · Civic Commerce, Everyday Chores & Community Life |
| 使劲 | to exert effort 用尽全身的力气去做一件事 叔叔使劲把三轮车推过雪地。The uncle had to push hard to push the cart through the snow. Lesson 337, 岁寒送暖与亲善商街 · 杏坛弦歌与市井温情 · Academic Traditions & The Warmth of Everyday Life |
| 即使 | even if 表示假设的让步关系 即使工艺复杂大家也全神贯注。Even if the craft is complex, everyone stays fully focused. Lesson 437, 博采传承 · 温故知新与智汇前沿 · Wisdom of Heritage & Frontiers of Innovation |
| 使得 | to make, cause (result in) 指促成某种结果的出现 微课模式使得学员易懂。The micro-lesson format made it easy for students to understand. Lesson 483, 示范导向 · 文心雅韵与躬行敏求 · Refined Arts & Resourceful Deeds |
| 大使 | ambassador 指国家派驻外国的最高外交代表 外国大使盛赞东方美韵。The foreign ambassador praised the work's oriental grace. Lesson 565, 崇勋尚贤 · 匠心筑梦与经纬大道 · Civic Excellence & Artisanal Legacy |
| 大使馆 | an embassy 一国派驻在他国、代表本国的机构 他去大使馆申请留学签证。He went to the embassy to apply for a study visa. Lesson 171, 外交使团与联合国 · 国际视野与外交盛会 · Global Relations, Diplomacy & World Gatherings |
More characters with the radical 亻
All 84 of them, and what the radical means, on the 人 radical page.