COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 思 is built
Traditional etymology note: Weighing something with your mind 囟 (altered) and heart 心
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How to Write 思 (sī) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to think
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
sī
思
to think
Common words
yì sī
意思
idea; opinion; meaning; wish
sī kǎo
思考
to reflect on; to ponder over
sī wéi
思维
(line of) thought; thinking
sī xiǎng
思想
thought; thinking; idea; ideology
fǎn sī
反思
to think back over sth; to review; to revisit; to rethink
sī lù
思路
line of thought; way of thinking
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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思
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 思
Say “sī” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 思
Common words and phrases
yì sī
idea; opinion; meaning; wish
sī kǎo
to reflect on; to ponder over
sī wéi
(line of) thought; thinking
sī xiǎng
thought; thinking; idea; ideology
fǎn sī
to think back over sth; to review; to revisit; to rethink
sī lù
line of thought; way of thinking
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“思”。
Zhège zì shì “sī”.
This character is “思”.
我正在学习“思”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “sī” zì.
I am learning the character “思”.
请写一遍“思”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “sī”.
Please write “思” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 思?
思 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 思 (sī) mean?
思 (sī) means to think.
What is the radical of 思?
The radical of 思 is 心, associated with Not yet classified.