始 Stroke Order — How to Write 始

Stroke Order

始 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 女, 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.

始 Radical and Character Components

Components:女台

始 is a phono-semantic compound: 女 (woman) carries the meaning, while 台 indicates the sound.

Radical: 女 + 5 more strokes

始 Pronunciation and Pinyin

shǐ

Meanings of 始 in Chinese

shǐ始

To begin, to start, initial; opposite to 'end'.

四季更迭，周而复始，大自然充满了生命的活力。

The seasons change, recurring in cycles; nature is full of vitality.

Only then; just then; not until. Indicates that an action or realization occurs after a specific condition or event.

经历过失败，他才真正始悟成功的可贵。

Only after experiencing failure did he truly begin to understand the preciousness of success.

Common Words and Phrases with 始

shǐ始chuàng创

first established; originally created

这家公司始创于2000年，以其独特的产品设计理念迅速占领了市场。

This company was first established in 2000, quickly capturing the market with its unique product design philosophy.

shǐ始duān端

the beginning or starting point; the top end

这条河流的始端位于高山之巅，是众多小溪汇聚而成

The starting end of this river is located at the top of a high mountain, formed by the confluence of numerous small streams.

shǐ始ér而

at first; initially

他始而对这份工作感到有些陌生，继而逐渐熟悉，终于成为了部门骨干。

Initially, he felt somewhat unfamiliar with this job; subsequently, he gradually became proficient, and eventually, he became a key member of the department.

shǐ始liào料

original expectation; initial anticipation

这项技术的突破完全出乎始料，令人惊喜。

The breakthrough in this technology was completely beyond initial expectations, which was a pleasant surprise.

shǐ始luàn乱zhōng终qì弃

To seduce or lead someone on, and then abandon them.

他对待感情总是始乱终弃，让很多真心爱他的人感到心碎。

He always leads people on in relationships and then abandons them, leaving many who truly love him heartbroken.

shǐ始mǎ马

Hyracothere, an animal or fossil of the genus Hyracotherium.

始马是已知最早的马科动物之一，其体型与现代狐狸相似。

Hyracotherium is one of the earliest known equids, and its body size was similar to that of a modern fox.

shǐ始mò末

the entire course of an event from beginning to end; the whole story.

他向我详细讲述了这起交通事故的始末。

He recounted to me in detail the beginning and end of this traffic accident.

shǐ始yè业

the beginning of the school year

学校在始业周组织了新生入学教育。

The school organized freshers' orientation during the start of the academic year week.

shǐ始zhōng终

from beginning to end; all along

他始终相信努力会有回报。

He always believes that hard work will pay off.

shǐ始zhōng终rú如yī一

consistent from beginning to end; always the same.

他对待工作始终如一，无论是简单任务还是复杂项目，都保持着高度的责任心和专业精神。

He is consistent in his approach to work; whether it's a simple task or a complex project, he always maintains a high level of responsibility and professionalism.

shǐ始zǔ祖

First ancestor; progenitor; founder of a school or industry.