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丝

Character

丝 sī

HSK 7–9Character

silk; a smooth, thin thread (as in 铁丝, wire)

Radical
一
Strokes
5
Structure
Top–bottom
Parts
一
Traditional
絲
Frequency
#1030 most common character
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Meaning

sī

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  1. silk; a smooth, thin thread (as in 铁丝, wire)
  2. thin strips of food (as in 土豆丝, shredded potato)
  3. a tiny bit (as in 一丝, a trace)

Examples

  • 这条丝巾很漂亮。

    zhè tiáo sī jīn hěn piào liang

    This silk scarf is very pretty.

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  • 我喜欢吃土豆丝。

    wǒ xǐ huan chī tǔ dòu sī

    I like to eat shredded potato.

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  • 窗外有一丝风。

    chuāng wài yǒu yī sī fēng

    There is a trace of wind outside the window.

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Stroke order

All 5 strokes

Speed

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