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私

私 (sī) · personal

7 strokesLeft–right

私 (sī) means “personal”. It is made of 禾 + 厶 and has 7 strokes.

Break 私 into its parts

What 私 is made of

私 stroke order

私 stroke order diagram: 7 strokes, numbered in writing order
私 is written with 7 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 私人

这是我的私人问题。Zhè shì wǒ de sīrén wèntí.This is my personal matter.
他有一位私人医生。Tā yǒu yī wèi sīrén yīshēng.He has a private doctor.

Words with 私

Also built with 禾

Quick facts

Pinyinsī
Meaningpersonal
Strokes7
PatternLeft–right

Questions about 私

What does 私 mean?

私 (sī) means “personal”.

How many strokes does 私 have?

私 has 7 strokes.

What parts make up 私?

私 is made of 禾 (cereal) and 厶 (private).

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