使 (shǐ): Stroke Order, Meaning & How to Write

Causing or forcing

causemakelead to

In words like 促使 and 迫使, 使 (shǐ) means to cause or force an action or result.

Using or exercising

useexercisecarry out

In words like 使用 and 行使, 使 (shǐ) means to use, apply, or carry out a function or right.

HSK 4

shǐ使

yòng用

use

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

xíng行

shǐ使

Exercise

HSK 6

shǐ使

mìng命

mission

Diplomatic or official roles

titleinstitutionperson

In words like 大使 and 使者, 使 (shǐ) refers to an envoy, ambassador, or messenger.

HSK 3.0 · L6

dà大

shǐ使

ambassador

HSK 4

dà大

shǐ使

guǎn馆

embassy

HSK 3.0 · L4

shǐ使

guǎn馆

embassy; consulate

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

shǐ使

zhě者

Messenger

使 (shǐ): To send (someone) — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

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How to Use 使

Causing or forcing

HSK Vocabulary: 使

Example Sentences

HSK Level 4

Same Sound

Same Radical

Using or exercising

Diplomatic or official roles

Related Characters

HSK Level 4

Same Sound

Same Radical