shì ㄕˋ si6 HSK 1 準備級 1 · Novice 1

  • to be (followed by substantives only)
  • correct; right; true
  • (respectful acknowledgement of a command) very well
  • (adverb for emphatic assertion)

shì ㄕˋ

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 是 (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

  • 是。 Yes.
  • 是! Yes!
  • 是我。 It's me.
  • 就是! Exactly!
  • 是的。 Yes.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY)