Chinese characters for “si”
38 characters share this plain syllable. Compare tone marks first, then open a character for writing and usage.
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First tone
sī
silk, fine thread
5 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9to rip, to tear
15 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9private, secret
2 strokessilk
3 strokesto take charge of, to control, to manage
5 strokessilk
6 strokespersonal, private, secret
7 strokesonomatopoetic, a hissing sound
8 strokesto think, to ponder, to consider
9 strokesan amphibious beast resembling a tiger with one horn
10 strokesthe eastern egret
10 strokesthis, thus, such
12 strokessilk, fine thread
12 strokesfine linen
12 strokesa snail with a spiral shell
12 strokesservant
14 strokesstrontium
14 strokesthe neighing of a hoarse, gravel-voiced, hoarse
15 strokesservant
15 strokesto vanish, to disappear
15 strokesa snail with a spiral shell
16 strokesThird tone
sǐ
Fourth tone
sì
four
5 strokes · HSK 3.0 L1court, office
6 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9the hours from 9 to 11
3 strokesa stream which forks and then rejoins the main branch
6 strokesa female rhinoceros
7 strokeselder brother's wife
7 strokesto sacrifice, to worship
7 strokesmucus
8 strokesto raise animals
8 strokesa team of four horses
8 strokeshamper, wicker basket
11 strokesplow, spade
11 strokesto connect
13 strokesto indulge
13 strokesto raise animals
13 strokesa team of four horses
15 strokesWords using this pronunciation family
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