How to write 式 (shì) — HSK 4 Stroke Order & Practice

shì style; type; ceremony; formula HSK 4 required writing character · 71 of 150

Stroke Order & Practice

Click Animate to see the correct stroke order, then Practice to trace it yourself.

HSK 4 Words Containing 式

方式 fāngshì method; way; manner
每个人都有不同的生活方式。
Měi gè rén dōu yǒu bùtóng de shēnghuó fāngshì.
Everyone has a different lifestyle.
正式 zhèngshì formal; official
参加面试要穿正式一点儿的衣服。
Cānjiā miànshì yào chuān zhèngshì yìdiǎnr de yīfu.
You should dress more formally for an interview.
正式 zhèngshì formal; official
他正式开始了新工作。
Tā zhèngshì kāishǐ le xīn gōngzuò.
He officially started his new job.
← 科 kē All Characters 与 yǔ →

About the character 式

式 (shì) means style; type; ceremony; formula. It is one of the 150 characters HSK 4 expects you to write from memory. Practice the stroke order until it feels automatic — most learners need 5–10 successful traces before a character "sticks".