史
Meaning:
history, chronicle, annals
HSK 4
Frequency:
#877
Pinyin:
shǐ
Strokes:
5
Radical:
口
How to Write 史 - 5 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "史" in Chinese
The Chinese character 史 (shǐ) means "history, chronicle, annals". It is classified as an HSK 4 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 5 strokes. Common words containing 史 include: 元史, 刺史, 北史.
📚 Words and Phrases with 史
Common words containing this character
元史
History of the Yuan Dynasty, twenty third of the 24 dynastic histories 二十四史[Er4 shi2 si4 Shi3], compiled under Song Lian 宋濂[Song4 Lian2] in 1370 during the Ming Dynasty, 210 scrolls
HSK 2
刺史
provincial governor (old)
HSK 2
北史
History of the Northern Dynasties, fifteenth of the 24 dynastic histories 二十四史[Er4 shi2 si4 Shi3], compiled by Li Yanshou 李延壽|李延寿[Li3 Yan2 shou4] in 659 during Tang Dynasty, 100 scrolls
HSK 2
南史
History of the Southern Dynasties, fourteenth of the 24 dynastic histories 二十四史[Er4 shi2 si4 Shi3], compiled by Li Yanshou 李延壽|李延寿[Li3 Yan2 shou4] in 659 during Tang Dynasty, 80 scrolls
HSK 2
古史
ancient history
HSK 2
史上
in history
HSK 2
史传
historical biography
HSK 2
国史
national history
HSK 2
地史
earth history
HSK 2
太史
two-character surname Taishi
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: A hand 乂 using a pen to record a history
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "史"?
- The pinyin is shǐ
- How many strokes does "史" have?
- It has 5 strokes
- What does "史" mean?
- history, chronicle, annals
- What is the radical of "史"?
- The radical is "口"