COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 丝
Detailed component breakdown coming soon
Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: Simplified form of 絲, two threads
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How to Write 丝 (sī) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
silk
sīTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
sī
丝
silk
Common words
fěn sī
粉丝
bean vermicelli; mung bean starch noodles; Chinese vermicelli; cellophane noodles
luó sī
螺丝
screw
sī chóu
丝绸
silk cloth; silk
sī háo
丝毫
the slightest amount or degree; a bit
yì sī bù gǒu
一丝不苟
not one thread loose (idiom); strictly according to the rules; meticulous; not one hair out of place
sī
丝
silk; thread-like thing; (cuisine) shreds or julienne strips; classifier: a trace (of smoke etc), a tiny bit etc
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 丝
Say “sī” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 丝
Common words and phrases
fěn sī
bean vermicelli; mung bean starch noodles; Chinese vermicelli; cellophane noodles
luó sī
screw
sī chóu
silk cloth; silk
sī háo
the slightest amount or degree; a bit
yì sī bù gǒu
not one thread loose (idiom); strictly according to the rules; meticulous; not one hair out of place
sī
silk; thread-like thing; (cuisine) shreds or julienne strips; classifier: a trace (of smoke etc), a tiny bit etc
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“丝”。
Zhège zì shì “sī”.
This character is “丝”.
我正在学习“丝”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “sī” zì.
I am learning the character “丝”.
请写一遍“丝”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “sī”.
Please write “丝” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 丝?
丝 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 丝 (sī) mean?
丝 (sī) means silk.
What is the radical of 丝?
The radical of 丝 is 一, associated with Not yet classified.