使 shǐ

to make; to cause; to enable

HSK 4 #119

Character data

HSK 4
Frequency 119th character
Radical ⼈ (9.6)
Strokes 8
Index # 1139

Definitions

使 shǐ
  1. 1. to make
  2. 2. to cause
  3. 3. to enable
  4. 4. to use
  5. 5. to employ
  6. 6. to send
  7. 7. to instruct sb to do sth
  8. 8. envoy
  9. 9. messenger

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Words containing 使

Word Meaning
even if; even though
to use; to make use of; to apply
embassy
to urge; to drive (sb to do sth); to bring about
erhua variant of 使shǐ jìn
mission; long-term task to which one devotes oneself
to cause; to result in
angel
to make; to cause; feasible
ambassador; envoy
to exert all one's strength
emissary; envoy
to force; to compel
to incite; to prompt (sb to do sth)
to urge; to spur on; to prompt
to exercise (a right etc)
to order sb about; to use sb
to mastermind; to instigate; to orchestrate
easy to use; to function well; in order to
messenger; courier
diplomatic mission; consulate
apostle
user
special envoy; special ambassador
to be up to mischief; to play dirty tricks
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