识 Stroke Order — How to Write 识
识 is written in 7 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.
识 Radical and Character Components
识 is a phono-semantic compound: 讠 (speech) carries the meaning, while 只 indicates the sound.
Radical: 讠 + 5 more strokes
识 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- shí
- zhì
Meanings of 识 in Chinese
1
shí识
To know, recognize, or be able to distinguish and see through.
他的谎言很快就被识破了。
His lie was quickly seen through.
knowledge; understanding; common sense
学习新知识是不断进步的关键。
Acquiring new knowledge is the key to continuous progress.
The ability to discern or distinguish, often implying good judgment, insight, or knowledge gained through experience.
多读书可以增长见识。
Reading more can broaden one's horizons and knowledge.
2
zhì识
To remember; to commit to memory (as in '博闻强识', meaning 'to be learned and have a strong memory').
他学识渊博，强识的能力让他能记住大量的信息。
His erudition is profound, and his strong memory allows him to remember a vast amount of information.
A mark, sign, or distinguishing symbol, often used for identification or as a flag (in an archaic sense).
古人常在信物上刻下独特的识，以示身份。
Ancient people often carved unique marks on tokens to show their identity.
Common Words and Phrases with 识
1
To distinguish or recognize something, often to differentiate it from others.
人脸识别技术正在改变我们的生活。
Face recognition technology is changing our lives.
2
to identify and discover talented people
公司招聘新员工，经理展现了识才的眼光，选拔了几位优秀的毕业生。
When the company recruited new employees, the manager demonstrated a keen eye for talent, selecting several outstanding graduates.
3
To recognize and respect talented and virtuous people.
一位真正优秀的领导者，懂得识才尊贤，才能让团队发挥出最大的潜力。
A truly excellent leader understands how to recognize and respect talent and virtue, allowing the team to unleash its greatest potential.
4
knowledge and magnanimity
他为人谦逊，行事稳重，且颇有识度，深受大家尊敬。
He is humble, acts with composure, and possesses considerable insight and magnanimity, earning him great respect from everyone.
5
Knowledgeable and versatile, having extensive knowledge and diverse talents.
她不仅学识渊博，而且在艺术和科学领域都有所建树，真是个识多才广的人。
She is not only knowledgeable but also has achievements in both art and science, truly a person of extensive knowledge and diverse talents.
6
To be able to tell good from bad, especially regarding goods or quality.
她对珠宝非常识货，总能挑到性价比高的款式
She has a good eye for jewelry and can always pick out styles that offer great value for money.
7
To have the honor of making one's acquaintance; to meet for the first time (a polite expression).
久仰大名，今日方得识荆，不胜荣幸。
I have long admired your reputation, and it is a great honor to finally make your acquaintance today.
8
To regret not having met someone, especially a kindred spirit or a talented individual, sooner.
听了张老师的讲座，我茅塞顿开，深感识荆恨晚，希望能有机会向他多请教。
After listening to Teacher Zhang's lecture, I had an epiphany and deeply regretted not having met him earlier, hoping for more opportunities to consult him.
9
the ability to discern; discernment
他的识力很强，总能一眼看出问题的症结所在
His discernment is strong; he can always spot the core of a problem at a glance.
10
narrow-minded
他的识量很广，对各种文化都有深入的了解。
His intellectual scope is vast, and he has a deep understanding of various cultures.
11
To see through a trick, disguise, or plot; to penetrate or recognize something hidden.
他想用一个简单的魔术骗我们，但很快就被大家识破了。
He tried to trick us with a simple magic trick, but it was quickly seen through by everyone.
12
to know how to behave in a delicate situation; to be tactful and discerning
在大家都很忙的时候，他很识趣地没有提出额外要求，而是默默地帮着整理资料。
When everyone was busy, he very sensibly didn't make extra demands, but quietly helped organize the materials.
13
To be discerning and adaptable, understanding current trends and evolving situations.
老张是一个识时达务的人，总能根据市场变化调整经营策略，所以生意一直都很兴旺。
Old Zhang is a person who is discerning of the times and practical; he can always adjust his business strategies according to market changes, which is why his business has always thrived.
14
To recognize the current situation and adapt accordingly; discerning of the times and adaptable to changes.
在瞬息万变的市场环境中，一个成功的商人必须学会识时通变，才能抓住机遇。
In a rapidly changing market environment, a successful businessman must learn to recognize the current situation and adapt flexibly in order to seize opportunities.
15
A wise person recognizes and adapts to the prevailing circumstances, thus proving to be outstanding.
面对行业变革，他主动学习新技术，更新观念，大家都称赞他真是识时务者为俊杰。
Facing industry changes, he proactively learned new technologies and updated his perspectives; everyone praised him as truly understanding the times and being a remarkable person.
16
An experienced person who knows the ropes or is familiar with a particular field, like an old horse that knows the way.
在软件开发领域，李工是位识途老马，遇到难题总能迎刃而解。
In the field of software development, Engineer Li is an old hand; he always finds solutions when encountering difficult problems.
More words with 识
- biàn辨shí识to identify or recognize
- zhuó卓shí识Vision, Insight
- bó博shí识knowledgeable and well-informed
- cái才shí识ability and insight
- rèn认shi识know, recognize
- shǎng赏shí识Appreciate, Admire
- yì意shi识Consciousness, Awareness
- lòu陋shí识Shallow knowledge, Limited knowledge
- pīn姘shí识Lover, Paramour
- qì器shí识Caliber, Capacity and insight
- gòng共shí识consensus, agreement
- jiàn见shi识knowledge, experience
- xué学shí识Knowledge, Learning
- zhī知shi识knowledge, learning
- dǎn胆shí识Courage and insight, Boldness and acumen
- shí识zì字literacy, to read and write
- xiāng相shí识To get acquainted, Acquaintance
- yì意shí识xíng形tài态ideology
- kuǎn款zhì识inscription, signature
- shú熟shí识familiar with, know well
Idioms with 识
- shí识wén文duàn断zì字to be literate
- bó博wén闻qiáng强zhì识widely read with a powerful memory
- bù不shí识dà大tǐ体fail to see the big picture
- bù不shí识gāo高dī低lacks discretion or judgment
- bù不shí识hǎo好dǎi歹lack discernment or appreciation
- bù不shí识qǐ起dǎo倒lack discernment
- bù不shí识shí时wù务ignorant of current affairs or prevailing trends
- bù不shí识tái抬jǔ举fail to appreciate kindness or favor
- bù不shí识tài泰shān山Fail to recognize an important person
- bù不shí识yī一dīng丁completely illiterate
- bù不shí识zhī之wú无completely uneducated
- cái才shí识guò过rén人exceptional talent and insight
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Open the tool →Questions about 识
What does 识 mean in Chinese?
识 (shí) means “To know” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 识?
识 has 2 pronunciations: shí, zhì.
How many strokes does 识 have?
识 has 7 strokes.
How do you write 识?
识 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 讠. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 识?
The radical of 识 is 讠, and 识 is a phono-semantic compound.