诗 Stroke Order — How to Write 诗
诗 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 讠, 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.
诗 Radical and Character Components
诗 is a phono-semantic compound: 讠 (speech) carries the meaning, while 寺 indicates the sound.
Radical: 讠 + 6 more strokes
诗 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- shī
Meanings of 诗 in Chinese
1
shī诗
Poetry; a literary genre that uses rhythmic and rhyming language to reflect life and express emotions.
这位诗人喜欢在月下吟诗。
This poet enjoys reciting poems under the moonlight.
Short for 'Shijing' (Classic of Poetry), an ancient collection of Chinese poems.
研读古代的《诗》对了解中华文化很有帮助
Studying the ancient 'Shi' (Classic of Poetry) is very helpful for understanding Chinese culture.
Common Words and Phrases with 诗
1
A stone tablet inscribed with poetry.
在历史悠久的园林中，矗立着一座座承载着岁月痕迹的诗碑，吸引着无数文人墨客驻足观赏。
In the historic gardens, various poetry steles bearing the marks of time stand, attracting countless scholars and poets to stop and admire them.
2
poetic talent
他从小就展现出非凡的诗才，写下了许多动人的诗篇。
He displayed extraordinary poetic talent from a young age, composing many touching poems.
3
Poetry; an art form expressed through language, encompassing both poems and songs.
他喜欢读古老的诗歌，因为它们充满了智慧和美。
He likes to read ancient poetry because they are full of wisdom and beauty.
4
poetic rules or style
他的诗格清丽脱俗，深受读者喜爱。
His poetic style is elegant and refined, highly appreciated by readers.
5
notes on poets and poetry
他花费数年时间，仔细研读了宋代多部经典诗话，对当时的诗歌流派有了更深的理解。
He spent several years carefully studying numerous classic shihua from the Song Dynasty, gaining a deeper understanding of the poetic schools of that era.
6
A collection of poems
她最近出版了一本新诗集，里面收录了许多关于自然和哲学的诗歌。
She recently published a new poetry collection, which includes many poems about nature and philosophy.
7
A stanza is a unit of poetry, typically a group of lines forming a section within a poem.
这首诗由四行诗节组成，每个诗节都押韵。
This poem is composed of four-line stanzas, and each stanza rhymes.
8
The Shijing (Classic of Poetry or The Book of Songs) is the oldest existing collection of Chinese poetry, comprising 305 poems from the early Western Zhou Dynasty (11th century BC) to the mid-Spring and Autumn Period (6th century BC), and is one of the Five Confucian Classics.
《诗经》是中国古代文学的瑰宝，收录了许多反映人民生活的诗歌。
The Classic of Poetry is a treasure of ancient Chinese literature, containing many poems that reflect people's lives.
9
The artistic conception, imagery, or atmosphere expressed in a poem; also, an environment imbued with poetic beauty.
这幅画作捕捉到了江南水乡的独特诗境，让人心生向往。
This painting captures the unique poetic realm of the Jiangnan water towns, inspiring a sense of longing.
10
poetic drama
莎士比亚的许多作品都是经典的诗剧，它们以优美的语言和深刻的情感打动人心。
Many of Shakespeare's works are classic poetic dramas, moving people with their beautiful language and profound emotions.
11
The Book of Songs and The Book of Rites, classical Chinese texts representing traditional culture and etiquette.
这个家族历代都以诗礼传家，培养出了许多有学问、懂礼节的后代。
This family has passed down its traditions through learning and etiquette for generations, raising many well-educated and polite descendants.
12
poetic rules and forms
这位诗人对诗律的掌握炉火纯青，每一首诗都严谨而不失灵动。
This poet has a masterful command of poetic meter and rhyme, with every poem being rigorous yet full of life.
13
friends of wine and poetry; poetry and drinking companions
他平日里最喜欢和他的诗朋酒友们在湖边的小亭子里吟诗作对，品酒赏月。
He usually enjoys reciting poems and composing couplets with his poetry and drinking companions in the small pavilion by the lake, while sipping wine and admiring the moon.
14
Shīpiān refers to poems or a collection of poetic works. It can also metaphorically describe epic narratives or meaningful stories.
他的旅行经历像一首关于探索与发现的诗篇。
His travel experiences are like a poem about exploration and discovery.
15
Lute
她轻抚诗琴的琴弦，流淌出如泉水般清澈的乐音，令人心神宁静。
She gently stroked the strings of the Shiqin, and the music flowed out, clear as a spring, bringing a sense of peace to the mind.
16
poetic and picturesque charm; idyllic scenery
秋天的香山公园，红叶似火，层林尽染，处处都充满了诗情画意。
In autumn, Fragrant Hills Park, with its fiery red leaves and layers of dyed forests, is filled everywhere with poetic and picturesque charm.
More words with 诗
- lǜ律shī诗Regulated verse
- xiě写shī诗to write a poem; to compose poetry
- shǐ史shī诗epic
- yùn韵shī诗rhymed verse, rhyming poem
- shū抒qíng情shī诗lyric poem, lyric
- xù叙shì事shī诗narrative poem, epic poem
- zàn赞měi美shī诗Hymn, Psalm
- wāi歪shī诗doggerel, bad poem
- yàn艳shī诗erotic poem
- dìng定chǎng场shī诗Opening verse, Introductory poem
- shī诗cí词Poetry, Classical Chinese poetry
- shī诗rén人poet
- shī诗yì意Poetic sense, Poetic feeling
- gǔ古shī诗Ancient poetry, Classical poetry
- shī诗jù句verse, poetic line
- shī诗shū书Poetry and books, Literature
- shī诗wén文Poetry and prose, Literary works
- shī诗zuò作poem, poetry
- shī诗fù赋poetry, poems and rhapsodies
- lùn论shī诗On poetry, Poetry criticism
Idioms with 诗
- shī诗cí词gē歌fù赋classical Chinese literary forms
- shī诗lǐ礼zhī之jiā家cultured and well-mannered household
- shī诗zhōng中yǒu有huà画Poetry with vivid imagery like a painting
- huà画zhōng中yǒu有shī诗poetry in painting
- qī七bù步chéng成shī诗compose poem in seven steps
- shī诗jiā家sān三mèi昧the secret to poetic creation
- shī诗jiǔ酒fēng风liú流poetic and vinous elegance
- shī诗jiǔ酒péng朋chái侪poetry and wine companions
- shī诗lǐ礼chuán传jiā家family tradition of scholarship and propriety
- shī诗lǐ礼rén人jiā家cultured family upholding traditional etiquette
- shī诗péng朋jiǔ酒lǚ侣poetry and wine companions
- shī诗shū书lǐ礼yuè乐Confucian classics and disciplines
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Open the tool →Questions about 诗
What does 诗 mean in Chinese?
诗 (shī) means “Poetry” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 诗?
诗 is pronounced shī in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 诗 have?
诗 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 诗?
诗 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 讠. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 诗?
The radical of 诗 is 讠, and 诗 is a phono-semantic compound.