shén ㄕㄣˊ sap6

  • what

shí ㄕˊ sap6

  • ten (used in fractions, writing checks etc)
  • assorted
  • miscellaneous

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 什 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 什么? What?
  • 搞什么 What's up?
  • 什麼? What?
  • 什麼! What!
  • 为什么? Why?

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