始
始 - shǐ
begin, start; then, only then
begin, start; then, only thenHow to read 始
Click 始 to hear Mandarin pronunciation. Use the example words before memorizing it in isolation.
| Hanzi | 始 |
|---|---|
| Traditional | 始 |
| Pinyin | shǐ |
| English | begin, start; then, only then |
| Radical hint | 女 |
Short sentences you can say today
“”。 始建 is a common expression. “”。 I can make a sentence with 始末. “”。 Please read 始发 one more time.
Common words with this character
to start building
whole story; the ins and outs
to set off; to start; to start
primogenitor; founder of a school or trade
Mistake warning
Do not memorize 始 only as an isolated symbol. Read it inside words like 始建 and 始末 first, then come back to the single-character pronunciation.