How to Write 势 (shì) — Chinese Stroke Order
Meaning: power, influence, potential · 8 strokes · HSK 5
Character facts
| Character | 势 |
|---|---|
| Pinyin | shì |
| Strokes | 8 |
| HSK level | HSK 5 |
| Unicode | U+52BF |
English meanings
- power
- influence
- potential
- momentum
- tendency
- trend
Words with 势
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 优势 | yōu shì | superiority; dominance |
| 形势 | xíng shì | circumstances; situation |
| 势力 | shì lì | power; (ability to) influence |
| 趋势 | qū shì | trend; tendency |
| 地势 | dì shì | terrain; topography relief |
| 局势 | jú shì | situation; state (of affairs) |
| 气势 | qì shì | imposing manner; loftiness |
| 势头 | shì tóu | power; momentum |
| 攻势 | gōng shì | (military) offensive |
| 声势 | shēng shì | fame and power; prestige |
| 手势 | shǒu shì | gesture; sign |
| 态势 | tài shì | posture; situation |