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试 (shì) — Meaning, Stroke Order & Examples

试

shì

try

HSK 28 strokesRadical: 讠 (speech)

Full dictionary entry for 试 →

Character Breakdown

Components: 讠 + 式

Words in a formal style — to test, to try

Details

Pinyin	shì
Meanings	try
Stroke Count	8
Radical	讠 (#149 — speech)
HSK Levels	HSK 2, HSK 3, HSK 5, HSK 6
Frequency	#271 most common

Words Containing 试

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
考试	kǎoshì	exam	HSK 2
试	shì	try	HSK 3
试卷	shìjuàn	test paper	HSK 5
笔试	bǐshì	written examination	HSK 6
测试	cèshì	to test, test	HSK 6
尝试	chángshì	to try, to attempt	HSK 6

Similar Characters (Don't Confuse!)

识

试 (shì) ≠ 识

拭

试 (shì) ≠ 拭

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 试 mean in Chinese?

试 (shì) means "try" in Chinese. It appears in HSK level 2, 3, 5, 6.

How many strokes does 试 have?

The Chinese character 试 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 讠 (speech).

What is the radical of 试?

The radical of 试 is 讠 (speech, Kangxi radical #149).

试

shì

try