How many strokes does 是 have?

是 (shi4), meaning "to be; yes" has 9 strokes. Use the step-by-step stroke order on this page before practicing the character by hand.

How do you write 是 in Chinese?

Write 是 (shi4), meaning "to be; yes" by following the stroke sequence shown on this page, 9 strokes in total. The breakdown helps learners see the order before using animated practice in QuShiZi.

What is the best way to practice 是 stroke order?

First observe the full shape of 是, 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

是 stroke order (shi4)

是

Pinyin: shi4Meaning: to be; yes9 strokes

Step-by-step stroke breakdown (9 strokes)

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How to write 是

Learn the correct stroke order for the Chinese character 是. This page breaks the character into 9 strokes so beginners can see the writing sequence before practicing by hand.

Pinyin: shi4. Meaning: to be; yes.

Example words

是的 · shi4 de · yes
不是 · bu2 shi4 · is not

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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