士 Stroke Order — How to Write 士

Stroke Order

士 is written in 3 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 士, 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.

士 Pronunciation and Pinyin

shì

Meanings of 士 in Chinese

shì士

In ancient China, 'shi' referred to a social class of scholars or scholar-officials, often from gentry families, who ranked below ministers and high officials.

在古代中国，许多士族子弟自幼便饱读诗书，立志修身齐家，成为品德高尚的士人。

In ancient China, many scions of gentry families were well-read from a young age, aspiring to cultivate themselves, manage their families, and become scholars of high moral character.

In ancient times, referring to a scholar or intellectual; an educated person.

古代的士人常常致力于诗词歌赋的创作。

Ancient scholars often devoted themselves to the creation of poetry and prose.

Unmarried man; generally, a man. Used in phrases like 'young men and women'.

庭院里聚集着许多年轻的士女。

Many young men and women gathered in the courtyard.

An honorific title for a person, often indicating respect or a specific role/quality, such as 'gentleman', 'scholar', or as part of titles like 'Ms.'

那位女士气质非凡。

That lady has an extraordinary temperament.

A rank in the army, below an officer, often referring to a soldier or the morale of soldiers.

这支部队士气高昂，随时准备接受挑战。

This unit's morale is high, always ready to face challenges.

A suffix or term used to denote certain professionals, such as medical practitioners (医士) or nurses (护士).

这位护士非常专业，工作细致入微。

This nurse is very professional and meticulous in her work.

Common Words and Phrases with 士

shì士bīng兵

a soldier; a serviceman

士兵们在操场上进行严格的训练。

The soldiers are undergoing rigorous training on the parade ground.

shì士dà大fū夫

Scholar-bureaucrat or literati and officialdom in feudal China.

古代的士大夫们，不仅精通诗书礼乐，更注重修身养性，以德服人。

Ancient 'shi da fu' were not only proficient in poetry, literature, rituals, and music, but also focused on self-cultivation and moral development, gaining respect through their virtue.

shì士lín林

intellectual circles; academic circles

这位历史学家以其严谨的治学态度和丰硕的研究成果，深受士林敬重

This historian is highly respected by the scholarly community for his rigorous academic approach and prolific research achievements.

shì士liú流

intellectuals

他凭借渊博的学识和高尚的品格，深受当时士流的敬仰。

He was deeply respected by the literati of his time due to his profound knowledge and noble character.

shì士nǚ女

Young men and women; adult men and women.

画中描绘了许多穿着华丽服饰的士女，他们在花园中赏花品茗。

The painting depicts many elegantly dressed men and women, who are enjoying flowers and sipping tea in the garden.

shì士qì气

Morale, referring to the spirit and enthusiasm of a group, especially soldiers.

一场精彩的比赛能极大地鼓舞队员的士气。

A splendid match can greatly boost the players' morale.

shì士rén人

a scholar or an intellectual, especially in ancient China.

古时的士人，常以修身齐家为己任，致力于学问与德行。

Ancient scholars often considered it their personal duty to cultivate their moral character and manage their households, dedicating themselves to learning and virtue.

shì士shēn绅

gentry