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

Q: What does 耜 (sì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 耜 (sì) means "An ancient plow-like tool; plowshare". with 11 strokes and the radical 耒.

Q: How do you write 耜 stroke by stroke?

耜 has 11 strokes. The radical is 耒. 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 耜 and 耔?

耜 (sì) and 耔 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 耜?

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

Q: What common words use 耜?

Common words containing 耜 include: 耒耜 (lěi sì) — Ancient farm tools / Plough; 耜头 (sì tóu) — The tip of a plowshare; 犁耜 (lí sì) — plow and plowshare.

How to Write 耜

The character 耜 (sì) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 耒 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

耜 is pronounced sì in Mandarin Chinese. It means An ancient plow-like tool; plowshare.

Common Words with 耜

耒耜 lěi sì

Ancient farm tools / Plough

耜头 sì tóu

The tip of a plowshare

犁耜 lí sì

plow and plowshare

Example Sentences

古人使用耒耜种地。

gǔ rén shǐ yòng lěi sì zhòng dì

Ancient people used primitive plows to farm the land.

这个耜头很重。

zhè ge sì tóu hěn zhòng

This plowshare is very heavy.

农具里有犁耜。

nóng jù lǐ yǒu lí sì

The farm tools include plows and spades.

Similar Characters

耔 zǐ

耕 gēng

耖 chào

Practice Writing 耜 (sì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 耜

What does 耜 (sì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 耜 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 耜 and 耔?

What mistakes do learners make writing 耜?

What common words use 耜?

How to Write 耜 (sì)