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How to Write 司 (sī) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

to take charge of

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STROKE BY STROKE

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Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.

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to take charge of

Common words

gōng sī

公司

company; firm; corporation

sī jī

司机

chauffeur; driver

guān sī

官司

lawsuit

shàng sī

上司

boss; superior

sī fǎ

司法

judicial; (administration of) justice

sī lìng

司令

commanding officer

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COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

Understanding 司

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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.

Traditional etymology note: A person speaking orders 口 and raising their arm

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 司

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.

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WORDS WITH 司

Common words and phrases

公司

gōng sī

company; firm; corporation

司机

sī jī

chauffeur; driver

官司

guān sī

lawsuit

上司

shàng sī

boss; superior

司法

sī fǎ

judicial; (administration of) justice

司令

sī lìng

commanding officer

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“司”。

Zhège zì shì “sī”.

This character is “司”.

我正在学习“司”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “sī” zì.

I am learning the character “司”.

请写一遍“司”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “sī”.

Please write “司” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 司?

司 is written with 5 strokes.

What does 司 (sī) mean?

司 (sī) means to take charge of.

What is the radical of 司?

The radical of 司 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.