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师shī

teacher; master (老师, 师傅); skilled professional (工程师, 医师); army (出师); model; example (师范)

师 is a teacher or master — and by extension an engineer, an army, or a model.

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left / right

The modern form has a vertical and a falling stroke on the left, beside 一 over 巾 on the right. The separated strokes are a visual aid.

left / right · 师

WHOLE CHARACTER

师shī

teacher; master (老师, 师傅); skilled professional (工程师, 医师); army (出师); model; example (师范)

师 is a teacher or master — and by extension an engineer, an army, or a model.

The modern form has a vertical and a falling stroke on the left, beside 一 over 巾 on the right. The separated strokes are a visual aid.

LEFT GROUP (VERTICAL BESIDE FALLING STROKE)

Component group

Notice this part of the shape; it is not taught as a separate word in this lesson.

In 师: left group (vertical beside falling stroke) Shown with its documented or clearly limited role.

RIGHT-SIDE GROUP (一 OVER 巾)

Component group

Notice this part of the shape; it is not taught as a separate word in this lesson.

In 师: right-side group (一 over 巾) Shown with its documented or clearly limited role.

shīTone 1
  • teacher; master (老师, 师傅)
  • skilled professional (工程师, 医师)
  • army (出师)
  • model; example (师范)
  • 老师lǎoshīteacher
  • 工程师gōngchéngshīengineer

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