士
Meaning:
scholar, gentleman; soldier
HSK 2
Frequency:
#1512
Pinyin:
shì
Strokes:
3
Radical:
士
How to Write 士 - 3 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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2
3
About "士" in Chinese
The Chinese character 士 (shì) means "scholar, gentleman; soldier". It is classified as an HSK 2 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 3 strokes. Common words containing 士 include: 下士, 人士, 便士.
📚 Words and Phrases with 士
Common words containing this character
下士
lowest-ranked noncommissioned officer (e.g. corporal in the army or petty officer, third class in the navy)
HSK 2
人士
person
HSK 2
便士
(loanword) pence; penny
HSK 2
侠士
knight-errant
HSK 2
修士
member of religious order
HSK 2
儒士
a Confucian scholar
HSK 2
兵士
ordinary soldier
HSK 2
力士
strong man
HSK 2
勇士
a warrior
HSK 2
博士
doctor (as an academic degree)
HSK 2
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "士"?
- The pinyin is shì
- How many strokes does "士" have?
- It has 3 strokes
- What does "士" mean?
- scholar, gentleman; soldier
- What is the radical of "士"?
- The radical is "士"