COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 四 is built
Traditional etymology note: A child 儿 in a room with four walls 囗
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How to Write 四 (sì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
four
sìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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sì
四
four
Common words
sì jì
四季
four seasons, namely: spring 春[chun1], summer 夏[xia4], autumn 秋[qiu1] and winter 冬[dong1]
sì chù
四处
all over the place; everywhere and all directions
sì zhōu
四周
all around
sì fāng
四方
four-way; four-sided; in all directions; everywhere
sì zhī
四肢
the four limbs of the body
diū sān là sì
丢三落四
forgetful; empty-headed
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 四
Say “sì” 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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Common words and phrases
sì jì
four seasons, namely: spring 春[chun1], summer 夏[xia4], autumn 秋[qiu1] and winter 冬[dong1]
sì chù
all over the place; everywhere and all directions
sì zhōu
all around
sì fāng
four-way; four-sided; in all directions; everywhere
sì zhī
the four limbs of the body
diū sān là sì
forgetful; empty-headed
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 四?
四 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 四 (sì) mean?
四 (sì) means four.
What is the radical of 四?
The radical of 四 is 囗, associated with Not yet classified.