How to Write 司
The character 司 (sī) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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
司 is pronounced sī in Mandarin Chinese. It means to manage, department.
As an HSK Level 2 character, 司 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 司
Example Sentences
我在一家大公司上班。
wǒ zài yī jiā dà gōng sī shàng bān
I work at a large company.
司机在外面开车。
sī jī zài wài miàn kāi chē
The driver is driving outside.
他是我的直属上司。
tā shì wǒ de zhí shǔ shàng sī
He is my direct supervisor.
Practice Writing 司 (sī)
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