How to Write 巳
The character 巳 (sì) is written with 3 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 己 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
巳 is pronounced sì in Mandarin Chinese. It means 6th Earthly Branch (9-11 am).
Common Words with 巳
巳时
sì shí
the period from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
巳月
sì yuè
the fourth month of the lunar calendar
辛巳
xīn sì
Xinsi (the 18th year of the sexagenary cycle).
Example Sentences
现在是巳时。
xiàn zài shì sì shí
It is now the Si period (9 a.m. to 11 a.m.).
巳月是农历四月。
sì yuè shì nóng lì sì yuè
Si month is the fourth month of the lunar calendar.
2001年是辛巳年。
2001 nián shì xīn sì nián 。
2001 is the Year of Xinsi (Metal Snake).
Practice Writing 巳 (sì)
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