恃
Meaning:
to trust, to rely on; to presume
HSK 5
Frequency:
#2366
Pinyin:
shì
Strokes:
9
Radical:
忄
How to Write 恃 - 9 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "恃" in Chinese
The Chinese character 恃 (shì) means "to trust, to rely on; to presume". 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 恃 include: 仗恃, 可恃, 失恃.
📚 Words and Phrases with 恃
Common words containing this character
仗恃
to rely on; to depend on
HSK 2
可恃
reliable
HSK 2
失恃
to lose sb one relies upon
HSK 2
怙恃
to rely on
HSK 2
凭恃
to depend on
HSK 2
自恃
self-esteem
HSK 2
恃强凌弱
see 恃強欺弱|恃强欺弱[shi4 qiang2 qi1 ruo4]
HSK 4
恃强欺弱
to use one's strength to mistreat people (idiom)
HSK 4
有恃无恐
secure in the knowledge that one has backing
HSK 4
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: heart
Semantic component: 忄
Phonetic component: 寺
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "恃"?
- The pinyin is shì
- How many strokes does "恃" have?
- It has 9 strokes
- What does "恃" mean?
- to trust, to rely on; to presume
- What is the radical of "恃"?
- The radical is "忄"