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

Q: What does 四 (sì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 四 (sì) means "Four.". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 囗.

Q: How do you write 四 stroke by stroke?

四 has 5 strokes. The radical is 囗. 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 四 and 囗?

四 (sì) and 囗 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 四?

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

Q: What common words use 四?

Common words containing 四 include: 四个 (sì gè) — Four (items).; 四季 (sì jì) — Four seasons.; 四月 (sì yuè) — April..

How to Write 四

The character 四 (sì) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 囗 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

四 is pronounced sì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Four..

As an HSK Level 1 character, 四 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 四

四个 sì gè

Four (items).

四季 sì jì

Four seasons.

四月 sì yuè

April.

Example Sentences

桌子上有四个苹果。

zhuō zi shàng yǒu sì gè píng guǒ

There are four apples on the table.

昆明是一个四季如春、气候宜人的城市。

kūn míng shì yí gè sì jì rú chūn 、 qì hòu yí rén de chéng shì 。

Kunming is a city where it is spring all year round and the climate is pleasant.

四月的天气很舒服。

sì yuè de tiān qì hěn shū fú

The weather in April is very comfortable.

Similar Characters

囗 wéi

囚 qiú

囝 jiǎn

Practice Writing 四 (sì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 四

What does 四 (sì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 四 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 四 and 囗?

What mistakes do learners make writing 四?

What common words use 四?

How to Write 四 (sì)