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是
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Stroke order — 9 strokes, step by step
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Common words with 是
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 是 | shì | to be (followed by substantives only); correct; right; true |
| 但是 | dàn shì | but; however |
| 还是 | hái shi | still (as before); had better |
| 总是 | zǒng shì | always |
| 可是 | kě shì | but; however; (used for emphasis) indeed |
| 于是 | yú shì | thereupon; as a result; consequently; thus; hence |
| 凡是 | fán shì | each and every; every |
| 是否 | shì fǒu | whether (or not); if |
FAQ
How many strokes does 是 have?
是 has 9 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 是?
The pinyin for 是 is shì. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄕˋ.
What does 是 mean in Chinese?
是 means: to be (followed by substantives only); correct; right; true. It appears in common words such as 是、但是、还是.