(shì)

Meaning:

power, force; tendency, attitude

HSK 4
Frequency: #698
Pinyin: shì
Strokes: 8
Radical:

How to Write - 8 Strokes

Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step

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About "势" in Chinese

The Chinese character (shì) means "power, force; tendency, attitude". It is classified as an HSK 4 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 8 strokes. Common words containing 势 include: 乘势, 事势, 人势.

📚 Words and Phrases with

Common words containing this character

📜 Etymology

Type: Phono-semantic

Origin: strength

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "势"?
The pinyin is shì
How many strokes does "势" have?
It has 8 strokes
What does "势" mean?
power, force; tendency, attitude
What is the radical of "势"?
The radical is "力"