适 (shì): To go — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

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Recognition 3

Writing 3

1.

Animated Stroke Order 适

Watch the stroke order, then trace it yourself.

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2.

Stroke Order Diagrams 适

3.

Character Breakdown

Semi-Enclosed

适

辶walk

舌tongue

适=

4.

Free Printable Handwriting Practice with Stroke Order: 适

Download and print worksheets to practice writing 适

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适 handwriting practice sheet - portrait orientation

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适 handwriting practice sheet - landscape orientation

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5.

How to Use 适

Common patterns, words, and short phrases that show how 适 works in context.

Suitability, Fitness

The character 适 indicates that something meets a certain standard or condition.

HSK 4

6.

HSK Vocabulary: 适

HSK words that contain this character.

HSK 5

shū舒

shì

7.

Example Sentences

Real-world example sentences demonstrating how 适 is used in context

tā他

hěn很

kuài快

shì适

yìng应

le了

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辶walk

+舌tongue

The foot (辶) moves with a tongue (舌) — to fit or suit, as words flowing smoothly.

hé合

shì适

suitable

HSK 4

shì适

hé合

suitable for

HSK 4

shì适

yìng应

to adapt

适

comfortable; cosy; snug

HSK 3.0 · L5

shì适

dàng当

suitable; appropriate

HSK 3.0 · L5

shì适

yòng用

to be applicable

HSK 3.0 · L6

bù不

shì适

unwell

HSK 6

shì适

yí宜

suitable; fit; appropriate; proper

HSK 3.0 · L6

shì适

dù度

moderately

xīn新

huán环

jìng境

。

He quickly adapted to the new environment.

zhè这

ge个

gōng工

zuò作

hěn很

shì适

hé合

tā他

de的

néng能

lì力

。

This job is very suitable for his abilities.

zhè这

ge个

shā沙

fā发

zuò坐

qǐ起

lái来

hěn很

shū舒

shì适

。

This sofa is very comfortable to sit on.

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Characters with radical "辶".

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