[[Radicals]] #Radicals #5-Strokes ## 示 (shì) Kanxi Radical 113 ![[示 (shì).svg]] **Variation of the radical:** [[礻 (shì)]] ## Meaning The radical **示 (shì)**, also known as the "spirit" radical, is a component in Chinese characters. It often adds to the meaning or semantic category of the characters it is part of. This radical is commonly found in characters related to religious, spiritual, or ceremonial concepts, as well as those associated with teaching, guidance, and demonstration. ## Examples Examples of Chinese characters that contain the radical 示 include: [[示 shì]] - to show; to manifest [[祭 jì]] - to sacrifice; offering [[禁 jìn]] - to prohibit, to forbid