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

Q: What does 姒 (sì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 姒 (sì) means "elder brother's wife (archaic); a surname". with 7 strokes and the radical 女.

Q: How do you write 姒 stroke by stroke?

姒 has 7 strokes. The radical is 女. 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 姒 and 奴?

姒 (sì) and 奴 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 姒?

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

Q: What common words use 姒?

Common words containing 姒 include: 褒姒 (bāo sì) — Bao Si (a famous beauty of the Zhou Dynasty); 姒 (sì) — elder brother's wife (archaic); a surname; 娣姒 (dì sì) — sisters-in-law (wives of brothers).

How to Write 姒

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

姒 is pronounced sì in Mandarin Chinese. It means elder brother's wife (archaic); a surname.

Common Words with 姒

褒姒 bāo sì

Bao Si (a famous beauty of the Zhou Dynasty)

姒 sì

elder brother's wife (archaic); a surname

娣姒 dì sì

sisters-in-law (wives of brothers)

Example Sentences

褒姒是古代的美女。

bāo sì shì gǔ dài de měi nǚ

Bao Si was a beauty of ancient times.

姒是一个古老的姓。

sì shì yí gè gǔ lǎo de xìng

Si is an ancient surname.

她们是娣姒关系。

tā men shì dì sì guān xì

They are sisters-in-law (wives of brothers).

Similar Characters

奴 nú

奶 nǎi

奸 jiān

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Frequently Asked Questions about 姒

What does 姒 (sì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 姒 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 姒 and 奴?

What mistakes do learners make writing 姒?

What common words use 姒?

How to Write 姒 (sì)