使
Meaning:
cause, mission, orders; envoy, messenger, ambassador
HSK 3
Frequency:
#290
Pinyin:
shǐ
Strokes:
8
Radical:
亻
How to Write 使 - 8 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "使" in Chinese
The Chinese character 使 (shǐ) means "cause, mission, orders; envoy, messenger, ambassador". It is classified as an HSK 3 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 8 strokes. Common words containing 使 include: 主使, 使出, 使劲.
📚 Words and Phrases with 使
Common words containing this character
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: A person 亻 working for the government 吏
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "使"?
- The pinyin is shǐ
- How many strokes does "使" have?
- It has 8 strokes
- What does "使" mean?
- cause, mission, orders; envoy, messenger, ambassador
- What is the radical of "使"?
- The radical is "亻"