逝
逝 (shì) · to die
10 strokesBottom-left wrap
逝 (shì) means “to die”. It is made of 辶 + 折 and has 10 strokes.
Break 逝 into its parts
What 逝 is made of
- 辶 — walking, moving
- 折 zhé — to break
- 扌 shǒu — hand
- 二 — two strokes
- 亅 — hook
- 斤 jīn — a catty (about 500 grams)
- 厂 chǎng — cliff
- 下 xià — below
- 扌 shǒu — hand
逝 stroke order
Example sentences with 逝世
这位著名作家去年逝世了。Zhèwèi zhùmíng zuòjiā qùnián shìshì le.This famous writer passed away last year.
新闻报道了老科学家逝世的消息。Xīnwén bàodào le lǎo kēxuéjiā shìshì de xiāoxi.The news reported the death of the old scientist.
Words with 逝
Also built with 辶
- 巡xúnto cruise
- 边biānside
- 辽liáodistant
- 达dáto reach
- 迁qiānto shift
- 迄qìto extend
- 迅xùnquick
- 过guòto pass
- 迈màito step
- 迎yíngto welcome
- 运yùnto run
- 近jìnnear
Quick facts
| Pinyin | shì |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to die |
| Strokes | 10 |
| Pattern | Bottom-left wrap |
Questions about 逝
What does 逝 mean?
逝 (shì) means “to die”.
How many strokes does 逝 have?
逝 has 10 strokes.
What parts make up 逝?
逝 is made of 辶 (walking, moving) and 折 (to break).
Keep learning
Start with HSK 1 · Group 1: 10 words with quick checks and spaced repeats.