How to write 式 (shì) — Stroke Order, Radical & Practice
Pronunciation & meaning
Pronounced .
- formula
- pattern
- rule
- style
- system
Stroke Order & Practice
Click Animate to see the correct stroke order, then Practice to trace it yourself.
Decomposition
式 breaks down into 2 components arranged as Upper-right envelops Inner. Recognizing the components makes the character easier to remember and write.
Radical
The radical of 式 is 弋 — meaning to catch. Radicals are the indexing components used in Chinese dictionaries; they often hint at a character's broad meaning category.
How the character is built
式 is an ideographic compound — its meaning is suggested by the combination of its parts rather than by sound. A craftsman using an awl 弋 and a measuring square 工.
HSK 4 Words Containing 式
Seen in the Real Exams / 真题例句
式 appears in 16 questions across the 19 mock & official HSK 4 exams on this site. Real exam sentences using it:
Tasks Featuring 式 / 相关任务
Words containing 式 appear in these official HSK 4 task scenarios — study the character in context:
FAQ
What does 式 mean in Chinese?
式 (shì) means formula, pattern, rule, style, system. It is one of the 150 characters required for the HSK 4 writing section.
How many strokes does 式 have?
式 is written in 6 strokes. Use the practice tool above to see the correct stroke order and trace it yourself.
What is the radical of 式?
The radical of 式 is 弋 (to catch).
What is the pinyin for 式?
式 is pronounced shì.
What HSK 4 words use 式?
In our HSK 4 vocabulary, 式 appears in 2 words, including 方式 (fāngshì), 正式 (zhèngshì). See the full list above.