shí

to know; to recognize

1Stroke Order Animation

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2Readings & Meanings

  • shíto know; knowledge; Taiwan pr. [shì]
  • zhìto record; to write a footnote

3Structure

Left-right structure左右结构

is built from 2 parts.

4Common Words with

常识cháng shí

common sense; general knowledge

识别shí bié

to distinguish; to identify

相识xiāng shí

to be acquainted; acquaintance

见识jiàn shí

knowledge; experience; to see

似曾相识sì zēng xiāng shí

seem familiar; déjà vu

认识rèn shiHSK 1

to know; to recognize

5Example Sentences

你认识他吗?

nǐ rèn shí tā ma?

Do you know him?

多读书可以增长见识。

duō dú shū kě yǐ zēng cháng jiàn shí。

Reading more can broaden your knowledge.

Other Characters Pronounced “shi” / “zhi”