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

Q: What does 厶 (sī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 厶 (sī) means "private; secret (archaic)". with 2 strokes and the radical 厶.

Q: How do you write 厶 stroke by stroke?

厶 has 2 strokes. The radical is 厶. 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 厶 and 厷?

厶 (sī) and 厷 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 厶?

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

Q: What common words use 厶?

Common words containing 厶 include: 厶事 (sī shì) — private matter (archaic); 厶有 (sī yǒu) — private ownership (archaic); 厶人 (sī rén) — private person (archaic).

How to Write 厶

The character 厶 (sī) is written with 2 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 厶 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

厶 is pronounced sī in Mandarin Chinese. It means private; secret (archaic).

Common Words with 厶

厶事 sī shì

private matter (archaic)

厶有 sī yǒu

private ownership (archaic)

厶人 sī rén

private person (archaic)

Example Sentences

这是我的厶事。

zhè shì wǒ de sī shì

This is my private matter.

这里的财产是厶有。

zhè lǐ de cái chǎn shì sī yǒu

The property here is private.

他是一个厶人。

tā shì yí gè sī rén

He is a selfish person.

Similar Characters

厷 gōng

厹 róu

Practice Writing 厶 (sī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 厶

What does 厶 (sī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 厶 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 厶 and 厷?

What mistakes do learners make writing 厶?

What common words use 厶?

How to Write 厶 (sī)