(shì)

Meaning:

affair, matter, business; to serve; accident, incident

HSK 1
Frequency: #135
Pinyin: shì
Strokes: 8
Radical:

How to Write - 8 Strokes

Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step

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About "事" in Chinese

The Chinese character (shì) means "affair, matter, business; to serve; accident, incident". It is classified as an HSK 1 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 8 strokes. Common words containing 事 include: 七事, 世事, 了事.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "事"?
The pinyin is shì
How many strokes does "事" have?
It has 8 strokes
What does "事" mean?
affair, matter, business; to serve; accident, incident
What is the radical of "事"?
The radical is "亅"