示 Stroke Order — How to Write 示
示 is written in 5 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 示, 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.
示 Radical and Character Components
示 is a pictograph. An altar.
Radical: 示 + 0 more strokes
示 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- shì
Meanings of 示 in Chinese
1
shì示
To show, demonstrate, or indicate something to others.
老师为我们示范了实验步骤。
The teacher demonstrated the experiment steps for us.
A respectful term referring to a letter, instructions, or guidance received from a respected person, often used in formal contexts, similar to 'your esteemed letter/instruction' as in '赐示' (cì shì).
收到您的赐示，我将尽快处理。
Upon receiving your esteemed message, I will handle it as soon as possible.
Common Words and Phrases with 示
1
to show kindness or favor to someone
他经常帮助邻居，但从不以此示恩，总是默默付出。
He often helps his neighbors, but never uses it to show favor, always contributing silently.
2
Set an example; demonstrate.
老师向学生们示范了如何正确使用这些实验设备。
The teacher demonstrated to the students how to correctly use the experimental equipment.
3
A demonstrative action or movement, typically a skilled one performed for others to learn from and imitate.
体育老师在课上为大家展示了标准的示范动作。
The physical education teacher demonstrated the standard exemplary movements for everyone in class.
4
In Buddhism, it refers to the passing away or parinirvana of a Buddha, Bodhisattva, or eminent monk.
千年古刹中的老方丈慈悲一生，最终示寂于禅房之内。
The old abbot of the ancient thousand-year-old temple lived a life of compassion, ultimately entering parinirvana within his meditation room.
5
give a warning; alert
保安人员向在场的人示警，让他们注意可疑包裹。
The security personnel alerted those present to be aware of the suspicious package.
6
An illustrative example; to give typical examples.
这份报告提供了一些成功案例作为示例，以便读者更好地理解。
This report provides some successful cases as examples, so that readers can understand better.
7
to show or feign weakness
在谈判中，他故意示弱，希望能让对方放松警惕。
In the negotiation, he deliberately showed weakness, hoping to make the other party drop their guard.
8
to demonstrate; to protest publicly
工人们上街示威，要求改善工作条件。
The workers demonstrated in the streets, demanding improved working conditions.
9
to indicate or signal (with a gesture, expression, or hint)
老师用手示意同学们保持安静。
The teacher gestured with her hand for the students to keep quiet.
10
To publicly expose or display, often referring to a public punishment or execution to serve as a warning.
为了警示其他学生，老师决定把那份作弊的考卷贴在教室后面示众。
To warn other students, the teacher decided to post the cheating exam paper at the back of the classroom for public display as a warning.
More words with 示
- qǐ启shì示Enlightenment; inspiration.
- yǎn演shì示demonstration, demo
- kuā夸shì示show off, flaunt
- pái牌shì示A notice or placard.
- qǐng请shì示Ask for instructions, Request instructions
- xuàn炫shì示Show off, Flaunt
- xùn训shì示instruction, directive
- yù谕shì示Instruction, Edict
- zhāo昭shì示proclaim, manifest
- jiē揭shì示reveal, disclose
- bān颁shì示Promulgate, Announce
- xiǎo晓shì示notify or tell explicitly
- biǎo表shì示express, indicate
- jǐng警shì示warning, caution
- xiǎn显shì示Display, Show
- zhǎn展shì示Display, Show
- chū出shì示show, present
- àn暗shì示hint, imply
- biāo标shì示mark, indicate
- gào告shi示Notice, Announcement
Idioms with 示
- shì示biǎn贬yú于bāo褒imply criticism in praise
- ān安mín民gào告shì示a public notice to reassure people
- bù不gān甘shì示ruò弱unwilling to show weakness
- fā发zōng踪zhǐ指shì示direct and manipulate from behind the scenes
- fā发zòng纵zhǐ指shì示manipulate and direct from behind the scenes
- wú无tóu头gào告shì示vague or anonymous official notice
- xiāo枭shǒu首shì示zhòng众decapitate and display publicly
- yóu游xíng行shì示wēi威march or parade publicly to demonstrate
- fā发zōng综zhǐ指shì示orchestrate and direct from behind
- pò破qín琴shì示jué绝smash qin to show resolute defiance
- pú蒲biān鞭shì示rǔ辱symbolic punishment to induce shame
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Open the tool →Questions about 示
What does 示 mean in Chinese?
示 (shì) means “To show” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 示?
示 is pronounced shì in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 示 have?
示 has 5 strokes.
How do you write 示?
示 is written in 5 strokes, starting from the radical 示. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 示?
The radical of 示 is 示, and 示 is a pictograph.