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

Q: What does 泗 (sì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 泗 (sì) means "Si (river name); mucus". with 8 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 泗 stroke by stroke?

泗 has 8 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 泗 and 㳄?

泗 (sì) and 㳄 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 泗?

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

Q: What common words use 泗?

Common words containing 泗 include: 泗水 (sì shuǐ) — Sishui (river or county name); 涕泗 (tì sì) — tears and mucus; 泗州 (sì zhōu) — Sizhou (an ancient prefecture).

How to Write 泗

The character 泗 (sì) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 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

泗 is pronounced sì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Si (river name); mucus.

Common Words with 泗

泗水 sì shuǐ

Sishui (river or county name)

涕泗 tì sì

tears and mucus

泗州 sì zhōu

Sizhou (an ancient prefecture)

Example Sentences

泗水风景很美。

sì shuǐ fēng jǐng hěn měi

The scenery of Sishui is very beautiful.

他感动得涕泗横流。

tā gǎn dòng dé tì sì héng liú

He was so moved that tears streamed down his face.

泗州历史悠久。

sì zhōu lì shǐ yōu jiǔ

Sizhou has a long history.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

汊 chà

汐 xī

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Frequently Asked Questions about 泗

What does 泗 (sì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 泗 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 泗 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 泗?

What common words use 泗?

How to Write 泗 (sì)