All charactersHSK 3

shì

altar; ceremony; to show, to demonstrate. 5 strokes, radical 示, first met in HSK 3.

Pinyin shìStrokes 5Radical Band HSK 3Words 6

What 示 is made of

(èr, two) and (xiǎo, small).

An altar.

How to write 示

Strokes 1–2 write , then strokes 3–5 write .

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Stroke order chart for 示 — 5 strokes, radical 示

Write 示 on the grid

Free, with no account: the app draws each stroke, then you write it and it says which stroke went wrong.

Print a 米字格 practice sheet for 示

Words that use 示

(xiǎn)(shì) to show, indicate, of data
把情况摆出来,让人看得出来

市场调查数据显示良好前景。Market survey data shows a bright outlook.

Lesson 228, 利益权衡与相互协商 · 商业洽谈与公共秩序 · Business Negotiations, Urban Order & Safety Precautions

(àn)(shì) to hint subtly
不直接说出来,用眼神或动作让人明白

长辈用眼神暗示徒弟沉住气。With a glance, the elder tried to hint that the apprentice should stay calm.

Lesson 249, 明察秋毫与审时度势 · 亲情关怀与社区生活 · Family Warmth, Civic Care & Everyday Chores

(shì)(fàn) to demonstrate
指做出样子供别人学习模仿

教练亲自做出动作示范。The coach personally demonstrated the correct movement.

Lesson 483, 示范导向 · 文心雅韵与躬行敏求 · Refined Arts & Resourceful Deeds

()(shì) hint, prompt
指用简短方式加以提醒

屏幕弹出导读提示信息。The screen popped up a reading prompt.

Lesson 492, 博雅思辩 · 仰观苍穹与敏学笃行 · Cosmic Vistas & Earnest Inquiry

(zhǎn)(shì) to display, showcase
指公开摆出来供人观看

集中展示古代精美刺绣。It showcased exquisite ancient embroidery.

Lesson 522, 展呈华彩 · 知行合一与笃学求真 · Unity of Knowledge and Action & The Pursuit of Truth

(zhǐ)(shì) instruction, directive
指上级下达的明确要求

守护街区治安,服从指挥中心指示。They followed the command center's instructions.

Lesson 529, 整饬安澜 · 崇法笃行与明纪致远 · Civic Order & Dedicated Service

Characters that contain 示

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