市
Meaning:
city, town; market, fair; to trade
HSK 2
Frequency:
#2066
Pinyin:
shì
Strokes:
5
Radical:
巾
How to Write 市 - 5 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "市" in Chinese
The Chinese character 市 (shì) means "city, town; market, fair; to trade". It is classified as an HSK 2 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 5 strokes. Common words containing 市 include: 上市, 休市, 全市.
📚 Words and Phrases with 市
Common words containing this character
上市
to hit the market (of a new product)
HSK 2
休市
to close the market (for a holiday or overnight etc)
HSK 2
全市
whole city
HSK 2
利市
business profit
HSK 2
北市
(Tw) Taipei (abbr. for 臺北市|台北市[Tai2 bei3 Shi4])
HSK 2
升市
rising prices
HSK 2
问市
to hit the market
HSK 2
城市
city; town
HSK 2
夜市
night market
HSK 2
市丈
zhang (Chinese unit of length equal to 3⅓ meters)
HSK 2
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "市"?
- The pinyin is shì
- How many strokes does "市" have?
- It has 5 strokes
- What does "市" mean?
- city, town; market, fair; to trade
- What is the radical of "市"?
- The radical is "巾"