十 Stroke Order — How to Write 十
十 is written in 2 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 十, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
十 Radical and Character Components
Radical: 十 + 0 more strokes
十 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- shí
Meanings of 十 in Chinese
1
shí十
The number ten; nine plus one. Often written as '拾' on banknotes and documents to prevent alteration.
我买了十个苹果。
I bought ten apples.
To indicate 'many' or 'most', often used to express a high proportion or frequency.
经过这次大雨，河里的水位十之八九会涨高。
After this heavy rain, the river's water level will most likely rise.
To indicate reaching the maximum or highest degree; full, complete.
他对这次表演充满信心，看起来信心十足
He is full of confidence for this performance; he looks completely confident.
Common Words and Phrases with 十
1
The eighteen traditional martial arts, figuratively referring to a wide range of skills or all kinds of abilities.
她真是身怀十八般武艺，无论是做饭、编程还是园艺，样样精通。
She truly possesses a wide range of skills, proficient in everything from cooking and programming to gardening.
2
The Eighteen Layers of Hell (shíbā céng dìyù) is a Buddhist concept of a multi-tiered hell, with the eighteenth layer being the deepest and most severe. It is often used metaphorically to describe the worst possible situation or predicament.
那些为了一己私利而伤害他人的人，最终会下十八层地狱的。
Those who harm others for their own selfish gain will ultimately descend into the eighteen layers of hell.
3
eighteenmo; a sheet of paper cut into 18 pieces, or paper/book pages of this size.
这本插画集是十八开的，方便读者携带和翻阅。
This collection of illustrations is an 18mo size, making it convenient for readers to carry and browse.
4
The Eighteen Arhats are a group of eighteen arhats (saints) in Buddhism, typically comprising the sixteen original disciples of Sakyamuni Buddha, plus two additional arhats: the Dragon-Subduing Arhat and the Tiger-Taming Arhat.
寺庙里供奉着精美的十八罗汉雕像，栩栩如生。
Exquisite statues of the Eighteen Arhats are enshrined in the temple, looking remarkably lifelike.
5
Talented people can be found everywhere.
俗话说“十步芳草”，只要你用心发掘，总能发现身边的美好与才华
As the saying goes, 'fragrant herbs can be found within ten paces,' meaning as long as you diligently search, you will always discover beauty and talent around you.
6
a type of folk art performance
村里的庙会上，几个老艺人搭了个台子，演起了十不闲儿，引得大家伙儿乐开了怀
At the village temple fair, a few old artists set up a stage and performed a 'shibuxian'er', making everyone burst into laughter.
7
Shibuxian-Lianhualao is a traditional Chinese folk art form popular in regions like Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei. It combines elements of Lianhualuo and Shibuxian, typically featuring solo or colorful singing to narrate folk stories.
老艺人在舞台上表演了一段精彩的十不闲莲花落，他手中的各种乐器敲击得有声有色，引得观众阵阵叫好。
The veteran artist performed a wonderful segment of Shí Bù Xián Liánhuāluò on stage, the various instruments in his hands clanged melodiously, drawing cheers from the audience.
8
90 percent certain; almost certain
经过充分的准备，这次的项目演示我们十成九稳能成功。
After thorough preparation, we are almost certain that this project presentation will be successful.
9
Shidishui is a traditional Chinese liquid medicine containing camphor and peppermint oil, used to treat summer ailments like heatstroke, indigestion, and mild enteritis.
夏天如果感到头晕恶心，喝一点十滴水可能会舒服些。
If you feel dizzy and nauseous in summer, taking some Shidishui might make you feel better.
10
The cold months of the year, referring to the tenth, eleventh (winter month), and twelfth months of the Chinese lunar calendar.
在十冬腊月里，北方的人们都喜欢围着火炉取暖。
During the dead of winter, people in the north enjoy gathering around a stove for warmth.
11
unpardonably wicked; unforgivable
那个拐卖儿童的罪犯，其行为真是十恶不赦，令人发指。
The criminal who abducted children committed truly unforgivable acts that infuriated everyone.
12
extremely; to the highest degree; 100%
他对这次合作的成果表示十二分的赞赏。
He expressed extreme admiration for the results of this collaboration.
13
The first and shortest segment of the small intestine, connecting the stomach to the jejunum. Its name literally means 'twelve fingers' due to its approximate length.
医生建议他进行胃镜检查，以排除十二指肠溃疡的可能性。
The doctor recommended a gastroscopy to rule out the possibility of a duodenal ulcer.
14
A form of Chinese folk music performed by an ensemble typically consisting of ten instruments, including both wind/string and percussion.
每逢佳节，村里都会组织一场精彩的十番鼓表演，吸引了众多游客驻足欣赏。
Every festival, the village organizes a wonderful Shifangu performance, attracting many tourists to stop and admire it.
15
The ten cardinal directions: east, west, south, north, southeast, southwest, northeast, northwest, up, and down.
寺庙的钟声传遍十方，为世间带来一份宁静。
The sound of the temple bell spread throughout the ten directions, bringing a sense of tranquility to the world.
16
Very; extremely; absolutely.
这幅画的色彩搭配得十分和谐，令人感到宁静。
The color scheme of this painting is very harmonious, making people feel peaceful.
More words with 十
- shí十nián年ten years, a decade
- sān三shí十thirty, the thirtieth
- shí十èr二twelve
- shí十gè个ten
- shí十wǔ五fifteen, the fifteenth
- wǔ五shí十fifty
- èr二shí十twenty
- shí十hù户ten households, a tithing
- shí十liù六sixteen
- shí十sān三thirteen
- shí十suì岁ten years old, age of ten
- shí十yī一Eleven, October 1st
- shí十yuè月October
- shí十zú足full, complete
- shù数shí十dozens, tens of
- dì第shí十tenth
- hé合shí十Join palms, Press palms together
- jǐ几shí十dozens, tens of
- jǐ几shí十nián年several decades, dozens of years
- jiǔ九shí十ninety
Idioms with 十
- shí十bìng病jiǔ九tòng痛constantly ailing
- shí十èr二wàn万fēn分extremely; to the utmost degree
- shí十lǐ里yáng洋chǎng场Bustling foreign-influenced commercial district
- shí十lǐ里cháng长tíng亭farewell pavilion
- shí十miàn面mái埋fú伏surrounded by hidden dangers
- shí十mó磨jiǔ九nán难endure numerous trials and tribulations
- shí十ná拿jiǔ九wěn稳almost certain of success
- shí十nián年chuāng窗xià下study diligently for many years
- shí十nián年dú读shū书dedicate oneself to long-term study
- shí十nián年hán寒chuāng窗years of arduous study
- shí十qīn亲jiǔ九gù故many relatives and old acquaintances
- shí十quán全dà大bǔ补a perfect remedy
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Open the tool →Questions about 十
What does 十 mean in Chinese?
十 (shí) means “The number ten” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 十?
十 is pronounced shí in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 十 have?
十 has 2 strokes.
How do you write 十?
十 is written in 2 strokes, starting from the radical 十. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 十?
The radical of 十 is 十.
