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

Q: What does 嗣 (sì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 嗣 (sì) means "To inherit or descendants.". with 13 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 嗣 stroke by stroke?

嗣 has 13 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 嗣 and 㕡?

嗣 (sì) and 㕡 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 嗣?

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

Q: What common words use 嗣?

Common words containing 嗣 include: 后嗣 (hòu sì) — heir; descendant; 嗣后 (sì hòu) — Thereafter or from then on.; 嗣位 (sì wèi) — To succeed to the throne..

How to Write 嗣

The character 嗣 (sì) is written with 13 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

嗣 is pronounced sì in Mandarin Chinese. It means To inherit or descendants..

Common Words with 嗣

后嗣 hòu sì

heir; descendant

嗣后 sì hòu

Thereafter or from then on.

嗣位 sì wèi

To succeed to the throne.

Example Sentences

他没有后嗣。

tā méi yǒu hòu sì

He has no heirs.

嗣后请多努力。

sì hòu qǐng duō nǔ lì

Please work harder from now on.

王子准备嗣位。

wáng zǐ zhǔn bèi sì wèi

The prince is preparing to succeed to the throne.

Similar Characters

㕡 hé

唪 fěng

唫 jìn

Practice Writing 嗣 (sì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 嗣

What does 嗣 (sì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 嗣 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 嗣 and 㕡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 嗣?

What common words use 嗣?

How to Write 嗣 (sì)