COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 私 is built
Traditional etymology note: 厶 provides the meaning and pronunciation
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How to Write 私 (sī) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
personal
sīTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
sī
私
personal
Common words
sī rén
私人
private; personal; interpersonal; sb with whom one has a close personal relationship
yǐn sī
隐私
secrets; private business; privacy
sī lì
私立
privately-run; private (school, hospital etc); to set up illegally
sī shì
私事
personal matters
sī xià
私下
in private
sī yíng
私营
privately-owned; private
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 私
Say “sī” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 私
Common words and phrases
sī rén
private; personal; interpersonal; sb with whom one has a close personal relationship
yǐn sī
secrets; private business; privacy
sī lì
privately-run; private (school, hospital etc); to set up illegally
sī shì
personal matters
sī xià
in private
sī yíng
privately-owned; private
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“私”。
Zhège zì shì “sī”.
This character is “私”.
我正在学习“私”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “sī” zì.
I am learning the character “私”.
请写一遍“私”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “sī”.
Please write “私” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 私?
私 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 私 (sī) mean?
私 (sī) means personal.
What is the radical of 私?
The radical of 私 is 禾, associated with Not yet classified.