Made of 2 radicalsSound

什

shén

what (in 什么)

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亻personMeaning十shítenSound什what (in 什么)

十 shí gives a similar sound

Sound One part gives meaning, one gives sound.

Some notes are traditional explanations, not proven history.

Sound family of 十

Characters that share the same sound part. Compare the pinyin to hear how close they are.

Words 2

  • 什么shénmewhatHSK 1 Estimated
  • 为什么wèi shénmewhyHSK 2 Estimated

Sentences 5

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