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斯

斯 (sī) · this

12 strokesLeft–right

斯 (sī) means “this”. It is made of 其 + 斤 and has 12 strokes.

Break 斯 into its parts

What 斯 is made of

斯 stroke order

斯 stroke order diagram: 12 strokes, numbered in writing order
斯 is written with 12 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 斯文

他说话很斯文。Tā shuōhuà hěn sīwén.He speaks in a refined way.
这个男孩看起来斯斯文文的。Zhège nánhái kàn qǐlai sīsīwénwén de.This boy looks gentle and well-mannered.

Words with 斯

Also built with 其

Quick facts

Pinyinsī
Meaningthis
Strokes12
PatternLeft–right

Questions about 斯

What does 斯 mean?

斯 (sī) means “this”.

How many strokes does 斯 have?

斯 has 12 strokes.

What parts make up 斯?

斯 is made of 其 (his) and 斤 (a catty (about 500 grams)).

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