Mandarin TempleMandarin Temple Beta Come for Knowledge. Stay for Wisdom.
Start your Chinese Learning JourneyStart Now
忕 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
忕shìhabit; accustomed tozg, 6 strokes, radical 忄
忕shìextravagantunknown, 6 strokes, radical 忄
忕shìluxuriousunknown, 6 strokes, radical 忄
忕tàihabit; accustomed tozg, 6 strokes, radical 忄
忕tàiextravagantunknown, 6 strokes, radical 忄
忕tàiluxuriousunknown, 6 strokes, radical 忄
shì(shi4)
primary
 T4
  1. 1habit; accustomed to
  2. 2extravagant
Listen to the audio pronunciation 3 times to gain XP
March 24, 2026

忕shì(shi4)

The character 忕 (shì) refers to the idea of being accustomed to certain behaviors or habits, often with a nuance of extravagance or luxury. It indicates a state where one is so used to a particular way of living or behaving that it becomes a habitual norm, sometimes implying excess or opulence in lifestyle choices.

Strokes6Radical忄
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of being accustomed to luxury can reflect societal values around wealth and success, particularly in urban areas. The emphasis on habits also ties into traditional beliefs about self-cultivation and personal development.

Memory Tip

Imagine a luxurious home where someone is so accustomed to extravagant living that they have a 'habit' of sipping tea in a golden cup. The character 忕 combines the radical 忄 (heart) suggesting emotions or habits, with the component '士' which resembles a 'gentleman' living lavishly.

Meanings of 忕

shì(shi4)
primary
1habit; accustomed to
2extravagant
Exercise 1 of 2

Listen & Choose the Meaning

Choose the correct answer:

About 忕

忕Simplified
6Strokes
忄Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

Podcast: 忕

JasonAmy

Podcast: 忕

Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you

AI Study Notes for 忕

Usage Notes

It's important to use 忕 in contexts that emphasize habits or luxuries, as it may not fit well in more casual or everyday discussions. Students might confuse 忕 with similar characters, so focusing on its unique connotations of extravagance is vital.

HSK Study Tips

While 忕 is not a designated HSK word, understanding it can enhance vocabulary related to lifestyles and habits. Learners should focus on recognizing the character in reading contexts that discuss lifestyle topics, as it may appear in literature or discussions about luxury.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 忕 with the character 习 (xí), which means 'to practice,' leading to incorrect usages like '我习奢华' instead of '我习惯奢华,' meaning 'I am accustomed to luxury.'

AI-enhanced 2026-03-24

Pronunciation of 忕

Premium — Locked

AI tone practice

Pro

Drill the tone of 忕 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.

Tone drillsInstant feedback+5 XP
See plans to unlock

Etymology of 忕

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

mind

Semantic (meaning)忄
Learn more about Phono-semantic (形声字) characters

Jason Etymology Detective

Case file: 忕

  1. 1The meaning half忄 carries the sense.
  2. 2The giveawaymind
  3. 3On the record aspictophonetic.

Every clue here comes from the character's recorded structure — nothing is guessed.

Want the full history of 忕? Jason searches the paleographic record, weighs the competing accounts and judges the popular story.

Charged once for this character — everyone reads it afterwards.
Exercise 1 of 1

Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 忕?

Decomposition of 忕

IDS Structure⿰忄大
忕Full Character
=
忄xin1
left
大da4
right
Exercise 1 of 2

Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 忕?

How to say habit; accustomed to in Chinese

“habit; accustomed to” in Chinese is忕shì

The character 忕 (shì) refers to the idea of being accustomed to certain behaviors or habits, often with a nuance of extravagance or luxury. It indicates a state where one is so used to a particular way of living or behaving that it becomes a habitual norm, sometimes implying excess or opulence in lifestyle choices.

When to use 忕

It's important to use 忕 in contexts that emphasize habits or luxuries, as it may not fit well in more casual or everyday discussions. Students might confuse 忕 with similar characters, so focusing on its unique connotations of extravagance is vital.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 忕 with the character 习 (xí), which means 'to practice,' leading to incorrect usages like '我习奢华' instead of '我习惯奢华,' meaning 'I am accustomed to luxury.'

Write 忕

忕

Practice writing 忕 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

Write correctly 3 times to earn XP

Word Family of 忕

Words Containing This Character1
忕shìhabit
Exercise 1 of 1

Compound Meaning

What does 忕 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 忕

You can say '他习惯了奢华的生活' (Tā xíguànle shēhuá de shēnghuó) meaning 'He is accustomed to a luxurious life.'

Jason Recommends

Not sure what to learn after 忕?

Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.