史

史 shǐ

“history”

Radical: 口 Strokes: 5 Level: HSK 3

How 史 is built — overlaid / crossed

口

Mouth · kǒu

An open mouth. Mouth actions (吃 eat, 喝 drink, 说 speak) and round objects use it.

乂

component

A hand 乂 using a pen to record a history

中义事京亮免加占句

Practice 史 in the free app — animated stroke order, tone training with your microphone, and spaced-repetition flashcards.