COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 祠 is built
Traditional etymology note: 礻 (spirit) suggests the meaning, while 司 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 祠 (cí) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
shrine
cíTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
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Common words
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Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 祠
Say “cí” 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 祠
Common words and phrases
cí
shrine
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“祠”。
Zhège zì shì “cí”.
This character is “祠”.
我正在学习“祠”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “cí” zì.
I am learning the character “祠”.
请写一遍“祠”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “cí”.
Please write “祠” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 祠?
祠 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 祠 (cí) mean?
祠 (cí) means shrine.
What is the radical of 祠?
The radical of 祠 is 礻, associated with Not yet classified.