How many strokes does 时 have?

时 (shi2), meaning "time; hour" has 7 strokes. Use the step-by-step stroke order on this page before practicing the character by hand.

How do you write 时 in Chinese?

Write 时 (shi2), meaning "time; hour" by following the stroke sequence shown on this page, 7 strokes in total. The breakdown helps learners see the order before using animated practice in QuShiZi.

What is the best way to practice 时 stroke order?

First observe the full shape of 时, then trace each stroke in order, and finally repeat the character in short review sessions. QuShiZi is designed for this lookup-then-practice flow.

Hanzi stroke order

时 stroke order (shi2)

时

Pinyin: shi2Meaning: time; hour7 strokes

Step-by-step stroke breakdown (7 strokes)

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How to write 时

Learn the correct stroke order for the Chinese character 时. This page breaks the character into 7 strokes so beginners can see the writing sequence before practicing by hand.

Pinyin: shi2. Meaning: time; hour.

Example words

时间 · shi2 jian1 · time
小时 · xiao3 shi2 · hour

Use the stroke cards above to check the order, then practice in the app for animated writing demos, voice-first lookup, pinyin support, and quick review.

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