丝 (sī) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 丝 (sī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 丝 (sī) means "Silk / Thread". with 5 strokes and the radical 一.

Q: How do you write 丝 stroke by stroke?

丝 has 5 strokes. The radical is 一. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 丝 and 万?

丝 (sī) and 万 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 丝?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 一. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 丝?

Common words containing 丝 include: 丝绸 (sī chóu) — Silk; 粉丝 (fěn sī) — Vermicelli (cellophane noodles); fans (enthusiasts); 丝毫 (sī háo) — The slightest bit / A tiny bit.

How to Write 丝

The character 丝 (sī) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 一 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

丝 is pronounced sī in Mandarin Chinese. It means Silk / Thread.

Common Words with 丝

丝绸 sī chóu

Silk

粉丝 fěn sī

Vermicelli (cellophane noodles); fans (enthusiasts)

丝毫 sī háo

The slightest bit / A tiny bit

Example Sentences

中国的丝绸很有名。

zhōng guó de sī chóu hěn yǒu míng

Chinese silk is very famous.

他有很多微博粉丝。

tā yǒu hěn duō wēi bó fěn sī

He has many Weibo followers.

他丝毫没有害怕。

tā sī háo méi yǒu hài pà

He wasn't afraid at all.

Similar Characters

万 wàn

丈 zhàng

三 sān

Practice Writing 丝 (sī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 丝

What does 丝 (sī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 丝 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 丝 and 万?

What mistakes do learners make writing 丝?

What common words use 丝?

How to Write 丝 (sī)