是
shì
to be
Stroke Order Lookup
是 Stroke Order — shì
| Character | 是 |
| Pinyin | shì |
| Tone | 4 — 4th tone (falling) |
| Meaning | to be |
| Stroke count | 9 strokes |
| HSK level | HSK 1 |
Animated Stroke Order
Watch the strokes appear in the correct order. The animation loops automatically — observe the sequence and practise writing along.
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Practice tip
Watch the animation 2–3 times, then write the character on paper following the same order. Writing activates muscle memory more effectively than watching alone. 是 has 9 strokes.
Character Overview
Character
是
Reading (Pinyin)
shì
English meaning
to be
Total strokes
9
Related Characters
Characters with a similar stroke count or the same tone.