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是 (shì) — Meaning, Stroke Order & Examples

是

shì

to be

HSK 19 strokesRadical: 日 (sun)

Full dictionary entry for 是 →

Character Breakdown

Components: 日 + 正

Under the sun, things are set straight — this is truth

Details

Pinyin	shì
Meanings	to be
Stroke Count	9
Radical	日 (#72 — sun)
HSK Levels	HSK 1, HSK 2, HSK 3, HSK 4, HSK 6
Frequency	#130 most common

Words Containing 是

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
是	shì	to be	HSK 1
但是	dànshì	but	HSK 2
总是	zǒngshì	always	HSK 3
还是	háishì	still	HSK 3
可是	kěshì	however	HSK 4
是否	shìfǒu	Whether	HSK 4
要是	yàoshi	If	HSK 4
于是	yúshì	Therefore	HSK 4
不是	búshi	fault, blame	HSK 6
凡是	fánshì	every, all	HSK 6

Similar Characters (Don't Confuse!)

足

是 (shì) ≠ 足

走

是 (shì) ≠ 走 (zǒu), to walk

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 是 mean in Chinese?

是 (shì) means "to be" in Chinese. It appears in HSK level 1, 2, 3, 4, 6.

How many strokes does 是 have?

The Chinese character 是 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 日 (sun).

What is the radical of 是?

The radical of 是 is 日 (sun, Kangxi radical #72).

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shì