Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "示", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "示", and master the standard way of writing the character "示".
Free Printable Handwriting Practice with Stroke Order: 示
Printable Writing Practice Worksheet of "示" in Portrait Orientation (Tian Zi Ge)
示 [shì]
1. To indicate, to show or point out something to let others know.
- Examples: 示警 (to warn), 示范 (to demonstrate), 示弱 (to show weakness), 示威 (to display power), 示众 (to show the public), 示意 (to indicate), 告示 (to notify), 指示 (to instruct), 请示 (to request instructions).
2. An honorific used for correspondence.
- Example: 赐示 (gracious notice).
3. To demonstrate or to present (to let people see or know something).
- Examples: 示像 (to reveal the appearance), 示疾 (to show illness, a Buddhist term referring to the illness of a Buddha or high monk), 示现 (to manifest various incarnations as needed).
4. To hint or to suggest something implicitly.
- Example: 示意解释 (to hint or explain implicitly).
5. A document or notice.
- Example: 公文 (official document), 告示 (notice).
6. Generally refers to commands or directives.
- Example: 命令 (orders).
7. A term of respect for someone else's letter.
- Examples: 惠示 (gracious notice), 赐示 (your letter or instruction).
8. In ancient references, it denotes the earth deity and relates to rituals and ceremonies.
This character entails meanings that revolve around showing, indicating, and demonstrating, often in formal or ritual contexts.