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奭 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
shìmajestic, red; anger, ire; surnamezg, 15 strokes, radical 大, Very Hard
shìsurname Shiunknown, 15 strokes, radical 大, Very Hard
shìangryunknown, 15 strokes, radical 大, Very Hard
shì(Shi4) T4
  1. 1majestic, red; anger, ire; surname
  2. 2angry
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March 24, 2026
shì(Shi4)

The character 奭 (shì) primarily conveys a sense of majesty, often associated with the color red and emotions like anger or ire. It is less commonly used as a surname, but it can be encountered in literary contexts where strong feelings or vibrant imagery are evoked.

Strokes15RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the color red is often associated with luck, celebration, and strong emotions, including anger. This character can symbolize the intensity of feelings that are culturally significant during festivals or important life events.

Memory Tip

Imagine a majestic red dragon (symbolizing 'anger' and 'majesty') soaring through the sky. The character 奭 has a top part that resembles a roof, suggesting grandeur, while the bottom part can be visualized as the fiery breath of the dragon, representing strong emotions.

Meanings of 奭

shì(Shi4)
1majestic, red; anger, ire; surname
2angry
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About 奭

Simplified
15Strokes
Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 奭

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a majestic red dragon (symbolizing 'anger' and 'majesty') soaring through the sky. The character 奭 has a top part that resembles a roof, suggesting grandeur, while the bottom part can be visualized as the fiery breath of the dragon, representing strong emotions.

Usage Notes

This character can be confusing due to its multiple meanings, so learners should be careful to discern the context in which it is used. It is more likely to appear in literary or poetic settings rather than in everyday conversation. A common collocation is '愤怒' (fènnù), meaning 'anger', which can help learners associate the emotional aspect with this character.

HSK Study Tips

Though not part of standard HSK levels, understanding 奭 can enhance your vocabulary related to emotions and colors. Students should focus on its usage in literary texts and be aware of its emotive connotations.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the color red is often associated with luck, celebration, and strong emotions, including anger. This character can symbolize the intensity of feelings that are culturally significant during festivals or important life events.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 奭 with similar characters or misinterpret its emotional context. For example, using it to describe something calm or peaceful would be incorrect; it should be used in contexts involving strong emotions or vivid imagery.

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Pronunciation of 奭

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Etymology of 奭

Decomposition of 奭

IDS Structure⿻大皕
Full Character
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da4
outer
bi4
inner
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Cultural Notes for 奭

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the color red is often associated with luck, celebration, and strong emotions, including anger. This character can symbolize the intensity of feelings that are culturally significant during festivals or important life events.

Word Family of 奭

Words Containing This Character2
shìred
刘奭Liu Shi, personal name of Han Emperor Yuandi 漢元帝|汉元帝[Hàn​Yuán​dì]劉奭
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 奭

No, 奭 is typically found in literary contexts and is not commonly used in everyday conversation.