Link copied to clipboard!

How to Write 赛 (sài) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

to compete

sàiTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.

Loading stroke data…

Save or share this character guide
Link copied to clipboard!

STROKE BY STROKE

Static stroke diagrams

Follow all 14 strokes in the correct order.

Download PDF
StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet

sài

to compete

Common words

bǐ sài

比赛

competition (sports etc); match; to compete

cān sài

参赛

to compete; to take part in a competition

dà sài

大赛

grand contest

jué sài

决赛

finals (of a competition)

sài chǎng

赛场

racetrack; field (for athletics competition)

jìng sài

竞赛

to compete; to race; contest; competition; match; race

Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
Practice slowly. Accuracy comes before speed.StrokeSheet · · sài

COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

Understanding 赛

Detailed component breakdown coming soon

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

Traditional etymology note: 贝 (money) suggests the meaning, while 宀 suggests the pronunciation.

More “sai” characters →

LEARNING TIP

Remember 赛

Say “sài” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 14 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.

Practice on Canvas

WORDS WITH 赛

Common words and phrases

比赛

bǐ sài

competition (sports etc); match; to compete

参赛

cān sài

to compete; to take part in a competition

大赛

dà sài

grand contest

决赛

jué sài

finals (of a competition)

赛场

sài chǎng

racetrack; field (for athletics competition)

竞赛

jìng sài

to compete; to race; contest; competition; match; race

🖨️ Generate Tianzige Practice Sheet for these sentences →

IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“赛”。

Zhège zì shì “sài”.

This character is “赛”.

我正在学习“赛”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “sài” zì.

I am learning the character “赛”.

请写一遍“赛”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “sài”.

Please write “赛” once.

🖨️ Generate Tianzige Practice Sheet for these sentences →

Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 赛?

赛 is written with 14 strokes.

What does 赛 (sài) mean?

赛 (sài) means to compete.

What is the radical of 赛?

The radical of 赛 is 贝, associated with Not yet classified.