兕 (sì) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 兕 (sì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 兕 (sì) means "rhinoceros (ancient term)". with 7 strokes and the radical 儿.

Q: How do you write 兕 stroke by stroke?

兕 has 7 strokes. The radical is 儿. 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 兕 and 兄?

兕 (sì) and 兄 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 兕?

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

Q: What common words use 兕?

Common words containing 兕 include: 兕 (sì) — rhinoceros (ancient term); 兕甲 (sì jiǎ) — rhinoceros hide armor; 兕觥 (sì gōng) — rhinoceros horn cup.

How to Write 兕

The character 兕 (sì) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 儿 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

兕 is pronounced sì in Mandarin Chinese. It means rhinoceros (ancient term).

Common Words with 兕

兕 sì

rhinoceros (ancient term)

兕甲 sì jiǎ

rhinoceros hide armor

兕觥 sì gōng

rhinoceros horn cup

Example Sentences

山林里有一头兕。

shān lín lǐ yǒu yī tóu sì

There is a rhinoceros in the mountain forest.

这件兕甲很坚固。

zhè jiàn sì jiǎ hěn jiān gù

This rhinoceros hide armor is very sturdy.

他拿着一个兕觥。

tā ná zhe yí gè sì gōng

He was holding an ancient rhinoceros-shaped wine vessel.

Similar Characters

兄 xiōng

充 chōng

兆 zhào

Practice Writing 兕 (sì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 兕

What does 兕 (sì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 兕 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 兕 and 兄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 兕?

What common words use 兕?

How to Write 兕 (sì)