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

Q: What does 肆 (sì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 肆 (sì) means "four (formal); unrestrained; shop". with 13 strokes and the radical 聿.

Q: How do you write 肆 stroke by stroke?

肆 has 13 strokes. The radical is 聿. 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 肆 and 肄?

肆 (sì) and 肄 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 肆?

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

Q: What common words use 肆?

Common words containing 肆 include: 放肆 (fàng sì) — presumptuous; insolent; 肆意 (sì yì) — wantonly; recklessly; willfully; 酒肆 (jiǔ sì) — tavern / wine shop.

How to Write 肆

The character 肆 (sì) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 聿 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

肆 is pronounced sì in Mandarin Chinese. It means four (formal); unrestrained; shop.

Common Words with 肆

放肆 fàng sì

presumptuous; insolent

肆意 sì yì

wantonly; recklessly; willfully

酒肆 jiǔ sì

tavern / wine shop

Example Sentences

你说话太放肆了。

nǐ shuō huà tài fàng sì le

You are speaking too insolently.

不能肆意破坏公物。

bù néng sì yì pò huài gōng wù

Public property must not be wantonly damaged.

古代路边有很多酒肆。

gǔ dài lù biān yǒu hěn duō jiǔ sì

In ancient times, there were many wine shops along the roadside.

Similar Characters

肄 yì

肇 zhào

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Frequently Asked Questions about 肆

What does 肆 (sì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 肆 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 肆 and 肄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 肆?

What common words use 肆?

How to Write 肆 (sì)