Common Meanings
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sì四
The number four; three plus one. Often used in phrases like 'four seasons' (四季) or 'the Four Noble Ones' (四君子) in Chinese art, referring to plum, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum.
梅兰竹菊被誉为花中四君子。
Plum, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum are renowned as the Four Noble Ones among flowers.
In ancient Chinese music notation, 'sì' is a note symbol, equivalent to the low '6' in jianpu (numbered musical notation).
古琴曲中，‘四’音常用来表现深沉的情感。
In guqin music, the 'sì' note is often used to convey profound emotions.