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

Q: What does 饲 (sì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 饲 (sì) means "to feed; to raise (animals)". with 8 strokes and the radical 饣.

Q: How do you write 饲 stroke by stroke?

饲 has 8 strokes. The radical is 饣. 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 饲 and 饧?

饲 (sì) and 饧 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 饲?

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

Q: What common words use 饲?

Common words containing 饲 include: 饲养 (sì yǎng) — to raise; to breed (animals); 饲料 (sì liào) — animal feed; fodder; 喂饲 (wèi sì) — to feed (livestock).

How to Write 饲

The character 饲 (sì) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 饣 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

饲 is pronounced sì in Mandarin Chinese. It means to feed; to raise (animals).

Common Words with 饲

饲养 sì yǎng

to raise; to breed (animals)

饲料 sì liào

animal feed; fodder

喂饲 wèi sì

to feed (livestock)

Example Sentences

他在家里饲养小猫。

tā zài jiā lǐ sì yǎng xiǎo māo

He is raising a kitten at home.

这种饲料很便宜。

zhè zhǒng sì liào hěn pián yi

This feed is very cheap.

每天都要喂饲小鱼。

měi tiān dōu yào wèi sì xiǎo yú

Feed the small fish every day.

Similar Characters

饧 táng

饨 tún

饩 xì

Practice Writing 饲 (sì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 饲

What does 饲 (sì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 饲 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 饲 and 饧?

What mistakes do learners make writing 饲?

What common words use 饲?

How to Write 饲 (sì)