Writing
湿 (shī) — how to say "wet" in Chinese
湿
Wet
adjective
Character composition
湿
wet
Radicals / Keys
水
Water
#85 · shuǐ · 4 strokes
Collocations
湿毛巾
shī máojīn
wet towel
Examples
他跑步回来的时候，全身都湿透了，连头发都在滴水。
When he came back from running, he was soaked through, and even his hair was dripping.
今天下雨了，我的衣服湿了。
It rained today, and my clothes got wet.
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Frequently asked questions
What is wet in Chinese?
"wet" in Chinese is 湿 (shī).
What does 湿 mean in English?
湿 (shī) means "Wet".
Wet in Chinese pinyin
It is pronounced shī (written as shi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "wet" in Chinese characters?
It is written 湿 and has 12 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 湿?
湿 is on the HSK 3.0 level 5 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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