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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
忕shìhabit; accustomed tozg, 6 strokes, radical 忄
忕shìextravagantunknown, 6 strokes, radical 忄
忕shìluxuriousunknown, 6 strokes, radical 忄
忕tàihabit; accustomed tozg, 6 strokes, radical 忄
忕tàiextravagantunknown, 6 strokes, radical 忄
忕tàiluxuriousunknown, 6 strokes, radical 忄
shì(shi4)shi
primary
T4
  1. 1habit; accustomed to
  2. 2extravagant
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March 24, 2026

忕shì(shi4)

The character 忕 (shì) refers to the idea of being accustomed to certain behaviors or habits, often with a nuance of extravagance or luxury. It indicates a state where one is so used to a particular way of living or behaving that it becomes a habitual norm, sometimes implying excess or opulence in lifestyle choices.

Strokes6Radical忄
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of being accustomed to luxury can reflect societal values around wealth and success, particularly in urban areas. The emphasis on habits also ties into traditional beliefs about self-cultivation and personal development.

Memory tip

Imagine a luxurious home where someone is so accustomed to extravagant living that they have a 'habit' of sipping tea in a golden cup. The character 忕 combines the radical 忄 (heart) suggesting emotions or habits, with the component '士' which resembles a 'gentleman' living lavishly.

Meanings of 忕

shì(shi4)
primary
1habit; accustomed to
2extravagant
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忕Simplified
6Strokes
忄Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

It's important to use 忕 in contexts that emphasize habits or luxuries, as it may not fit well in more casual or everyday discussions. Students might confuse 忕 with similar characters, so focusing on its unique connotations of extravagance is vital.

HSK Study Tips

While 忕 is not a designated HSK word, understanding it can enhance vocabulary related to lifestyles and habits. Learners should focus on recognizing the character in reading contexts that discuss lifestyle topics, as it may appear in literature or discussions about luxury.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 忕 with the character 习 (xí), which means 'to practice,' leading to incorrect usages like '我习奢华' instead of '我习惯奢华,' meaning 'I am accustomed to luxury.'

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Etymology of 忕

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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mind

Semantic (meaning)忄
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Decomposition of 忕

IDS Structure⿰忄大
忕Full character
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忄xin1
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大da4
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How to say habit; accustomed to in Chinese

“habit; accustomed to” in Chinese is忕shì

The character 忕 (shì) refers to the idea of being accustomed to certain behaviors or habits, often with a nuance of extravagance or luxury. It indicates a state where one is so used to a particular way of living or behaving that it becomes a habitual norm, sometimes implying excess or opulence in lifestyle choices.

When to use 忕

It's important to use 忕 in contexts that emphasize habits or luxuries, as it may not fit well in more casual or everyday discussions. Students might confuse 忕 with similar characters, so focusing on its unique connotations of extravagance is vital.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 忕 with the character 习 (xí), which means 'to practice,' leading to incorrect usages like '我习奢华' instead of '我习惯奢华,' meaning 'I am accustomed to luxury.'

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Word Family of 忕

Words containing this character1
忕shìhabit

Frequently asked questions about 忕

You can say '他习惯了奢华的生活' (Tā xíguànle shēhuá de shēnghuó) meaning 'He is accustomed to a luxurious life.'

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