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

Stroke order

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Words containing 使

Word Meaning
to exert all one's strength
erhua variant of 使shǐ jìn
to order sb about; to use sb
to harass
to harass
diplomatic mission
to be up to mischief; to play dirty tricks
to facilitate
to use (an animal or servant); working (animal)
Acts of the Apostles (New Testament)
Acts of the Apostles (New Testament)
to exasperate
to throw a fit; to act temperamental
to cause; to render
to unify
to unify
to make content
to make content
to displease
to displease
usable value
usable value
usage (i.e. extent of use)
usage (i.e. extent of use)
terms of use