思 (si) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 思 (si) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 思 (si) means "to think; to consider; to miss". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 心.

Q: How do you write 思 stroke by stroke?

思 has 9 strokes. The radical is 心. 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 思 and 忌?

思 (si) and 忌 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 思?

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

Q: What common words use 思?

Common words containing 思 include: 意思 (yì si) — meaning / fun / interest; 思考 (sī kǎo) — to think; to ponder; 思念 (sī niàn) — to miss; to long for.

How to Write 思

The character 思 (si) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 心 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

思 is pronounced si in Mandarin Chinese. It means to think; to consider; to miss.

This is a polyphonic character with readings: si, sī.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 思 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 思

意思 yì si

meaning / fun / interest

思考 sī kǎo

to think; to ponder

思念 sī niàn

to miss; to long for

Example Sentences

这句话是什么意思？

zhè jù huà shì shén me yì si

What does this sentence mean?

请你认真思考一下。

qǐng nǐ rèn zhēn sī kǎo yī xià

Please think about it seriously.

我很思念我的家乡。

wǒ hěn sī niàn wǒ de jiā xiāng

I miss my hometown very much.

Similar Characters

忌 jì

忍 rěn

忐 tǎn

Practice Writing 思 (si)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 思

What does 思 (si) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 思 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 思 and 忌?

What mistakes do learners make writing 思?

What common words use 思?

How to Write 思 (si)