Character Animation
Character: 是
Pinyin: shì (shi4)
Meaning: to be (followed by substantives only) / correct; right; true / (respectful acknowledgement of a command) very well / (adverb for emphatic assertion)
Practice Writing
Click "Start Practice" to draw the character "是" with your mouse
Stroke Breakdown
Learning Tips
- ✓ Watch the animation carefully to understand the stroke order and direction
- ✓ Study the stroke breakdown section to learn the shape of each stroke
- ✓ Practice on paper multiple times, paying attention to the start, middle, and end of each stroke
- ✓ The animation loops automatically so you can watch and learn repeatedly
Related Words with "是"
不
是
no
不
是
fault; blame
乃
是
equivalent to either 是[shi4] or 就是[jiu4 shi4]
但
是
but; however
便
是
(emphasizes that sth is precisely or exactly as stated)
倒
是
contrary to what one might expect
光
是
solely
凡
是
each and every; every; all; any
却
是
nevertheless
只
是
merely; only; just; nothing but
可
是
but; however
就
是
exactly; precisely
既
是
is both ...(and...)
是
以
therefore
是
否
whether (or not)
是
故
therefore
是
日
(formal) this day
是
次
(formal) this time
是
的
yes, that's right
是
非
right and wrong
更
是
even more (so)
正
是
is precisely