How to Write 伺
The character 伺 (cì) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
伺 is pronounced cì in Mandarin Chinese. It means to wait upon; to watch for.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: cì, sì.
Common Words with 伺
Example Sentences
猎豹潜伏在草丛中，伺机向猎物发起进攻。
liè bào qián fú zài cǎo cóng zhōng sì jī xiàng liè wù fā qǐ jìn gōng
The cheetah lurks in the grass, waiting for an opportunity to attack its prey.
我们要提高警惕，防止不法分子在暗中窥伺。
wǒ men yào tí gāo jǐng tì fáng zhǐ bù fǎ fèn zǐ zài àn zhōng kuī sì
We must stay vigilant to prevent criminals from lurking in the shadows.
护工正在病房里耐心地伺候生病的老人。
hù gōng zhèng zài bìng fáng lǐ nài xīn dì cì hòu shēng bìng de lǎo rén
The caregiver is patiently looking after the sick elderly person in the ward.
Practice Writing 伺 (cì)
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