COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 似 is built
Traditional etymology note: One person 亻 resembles another
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How to Write 似 (sì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to seem
sìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
sì / shì
似
to seem
Common words
lèi sì
类似
similar; analogous
shì de
似的
seems as if; rather like; Taiwan pr. [si4 de5]
sì hū
似乎
it seems; seemingly; as if
xiāng sì
相似
similar; alike
kàn sì
看似
to look as if; to seem
hǎo sì
好似
to seem; to be like
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 似
Say “sì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 似
Common words and phrases
lèi sì
similar; analogous
shì de
seems as if; rather like; Taiwan pr. [si4 de5]
sì hū
it seems; seemingly; as if
xiāng sì
similar; alike
kàn sì
to look as if; to seem
hǎo sì
to seem; to be like
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“似”。
Zhège zì shì “sì”.
This character is “似”.
我正在学习“似”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “sì” zì.
I am learning the character “似”.
请写一遍“似”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “sì”.
Please write “似” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 似?
似 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 似 (sì) mean?
似 (sì) means to seem.
What is the radical of 似?
The radical of 似 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.