name

Shih

uhn-SHEE

Shih (name) means a Chinese surname, from the Wade-Giles romanisation of several different Mandarin surnames. Example: “Her family name Shih is common in Taiwan.”

name

A Chinese surname, from the Wade-Giles romanisation of several different Mandarin surnames.

"Her family name Shih is common in Taiwan."

Word forms

Shihs plural

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Etymology

From Wade–Giles Romanization of Mandarin 石 (shí), 史 (shǐ), 師／师 (shī), 時／时 (shí), 士 (shì), 釋／释 (shì), and 施 (shī). Doublet of Thach.

Frequently asked questions

What does “Shih” mean?

The word “Shih” means a Chinese surname, from the Wade-Giles romanisation of several different Mandarin surnames.

How do you pronounce “Shih”?

“Shih” is pronounced uhn-SHEE (/ˌʌnˈʃiː/ in IPA).

How do you use “Shih” in a sentence?

Here is “Shih” used in a sentence: “Her family name Shih is common in Taiwan.”

What part of speech is “Shih”?

“Shih” is a name.