式
Meaning:
formula, pattern, rule, style, system
HSK 5
Frequency:
#2199
Pinyin:
shì
Strokes:
6
Radical:
弋
How to Write 式 - 6 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "式" in Chinese
The Chinese character 式 (shì) means "formula, pattern, rule, style, system". It is classified as an HSK 5 character, making it part of advanced Chinese vocabulary. This character is written with 6 strokes. Common words containing 式 include: 中式, 中式, 仪式.
📚 Words and Phrases with 式
Common words containing this character
中式
Chinese style
HSK 2
中式
to pass the imperial examinations
HSK 2
仪式
ceremony
HSK 2
公式
formula
HSK 2
制式
standardized
HSK 2
卡式
(of a device) designed to accept a cassette, cartridge or canister (loanword from "cassette")
HSK 2
反式
trans- (isomer) (chemistry)
HSK 2
句式
sentence pattern
HSK 2
台式
Taiwanese-style
HSK 2
台式
(of an appliance) tabletop model
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: A craftsman using an awl 弋 and a measuring square 工
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "式"?
- The pinyin is shì
- How many strokes does "式" have?
- It has 6 strokes
- What does "式" mean?
- formula, pattern, rule, style, system
- What is the radical of "式"?
- The radical is "弋"