COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 词 is built
Traditional etymology note: 讠 (words) suggests the meaning, while 司 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 词 (cí) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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cíTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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cí
词
word
Common words
cí diǎn
词典
dictionary; also written 辭典|辞典[ci2 dian3]
cí yǔ
词语
word (general term including monosyllables through to short phrases); term (e.g. technical term); expression
cí huì
词汇
vocabulary; list of words (e.g. for language teaching purposes); word
gē cí
歌词
song lyric; lyrics
shī cí
诗词
verse
cí
词
word; statement; speech; lyrics; a form of lyric poetry, flourishing in the Song dynasty 宋朝|宋朝[Song4chao2] (CL:首[shou3])
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 词
Say “cí” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
cí diǎn
dictionary; also written 辭典|辞典[ci2 dian3]
cí yǔ
word (general term including monosyllables through to short phrases); term (e.g. technical term); expression
cí huì
vocabulary; list of words (e.g. for language teaching purposes); word
gē cí
song lyric; lyrics
shī cí
verse
cí
word; statement; speech; lyrics; a form of lyric poetry, flourishing in the Song dynasty 宋朝|宋朝[Song4chao2] (CL:首[shou3])
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 词?
词 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 词 (cí) mean?
词 (cí) means word.
What is the radical of 词?
The radical of 词 is 讠, associated with Not yet classified.