什
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Stroke order — 4 strokes, step by step
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Common words with 什
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 什么 | shén me | what?; something |
| 为什么 | wèi shén me | why?; for what reason? |
| 干什么 | gàn shén me | what are you doing?; what's he up to? |
| 没什么 | méi shén me | nothing; it doesn't matter |
| 什么样 | shén me yàng | what kind?; what sort? |
| 叫什么 | jiào shén me | what's your name |
FAQ
How many strokes does 什 have?
什 has 4 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 什?
The pinyin for 什 is shén. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄕㄣˊ.