室
Meaning:
house, home; room, chamber
HSK 5
Frequency:
#1801
Pinyin:
shì
Strokes:
9
Radical:
宀
How to Write 室 - 9 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "室" in Chinese
The Chinese character 室 (shì) means "house, home; room, chamber". It is classified as an HSK 5 character, making it part of advanced Chinese vocabulary. This character is written with 9 strokes. Common words containing 室 include: 侧室, 内室, 公室.
📚 Words and Phrases with 室
Common words containing this character
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: roof
Semantic component: 宀
Phonetic component: 至
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "室"?
- The pinyin is shì
- How many strokes does "室" have?
- It has 9 strokes
- What does "室" mean?
- house, home; room, chamber
- What is the radical of "室"?
- The radical is "宀"