始
Meaning:
to begin, to start; beginning
HSK 2
Frequency:
#1629
Pinyin:
shǐ
Strokes:
8
Radical:
女
How to Write 始 - 8 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "始" in Chinese
The Chinese character 始 (shǐ) means "to begin, to start; beginning". It is classified as an HSK 2 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 8 strokes. Common words containing 始 include: 伊始, 倡始, 初始.
📚 Words and Phrases with 始
Common words containing this character
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: woman
Semantic component: 女
Phonetic component: 台
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "始"?
- The pinyin is shǐ
- How many strokes does "始" have?
- It has 8 strokes
- What does "始" mean?
- to begin, to start; beginning
- What is the radical of "始"?
- The radical is "女"