司 Stroke Order — How to Write 司

Stroke Order

司 is written in 5 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 口, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

司 Radical and Character Components

Partial breakdown of 司:口

司 is an ideographic compound. A person speaking orders 口 and raising their arm.

Radical: 口 + 2 more strokes

司 Pronunciation and Pinyin

Meanings of 司 in Chinese

sī司

To manage, control, or operate; commonly used in compounds to denote a person in charge of an operation, like a driver.

他是一名经验丰富的出租车司机。

He is an experienced taxi driver.

A department or division, often within a larger organization, such as a personnel or human resources department.

公司的人事司负责员工的招聘和培训。

The company's personnel department is responsible for employee recruitment and training.

To be in charge of; to manage or oversee duties, similar to inspecting or observing a domain of responsibility.

他司职管理公司的财务。

He is in charge of managing the company's finances.

Common Words and Phrases with 司

sī司chén晨

to herald daybreak (especially of a rooster)

每天清晨，公鸡都会准时司晨，用嘹亮的歌声迎接新的一天。

Every morning, the rooster punctually heralds the dawn, greeting the new day with its clear song.

sī司duò舵

to steer a boat; steersman

经验丰富的司舵引导船只平稳通过了风浪。

The experienced helmsman guided the ship smoothly through the wind and waves.

sī司fǎ法

judicial administration

司法程序是确保案件公正处理的关键环节。

Judicial procedures are crucial steps in ensuring the fair handling of cases.

sī司jī机

A person who drives a vehicle.

我需要一位司机送我去机场。

I need a driver to take me to the airport.

sī司kōng空

Sikong (司空) was an ancient Chinese official title, typically referring to the Minister of Public Works. It can also be a surname.

史书记载，某位司空曾主持修建一座宏伟的桥梁。

Historical records show that a certain Sikong once presided over the construction of a magnificent bridge.

sī司kōng空jiàn见guàn惯

a common occurrence; nothing out of the ordinary

在现代都市生活中，共享单车随处可见已是司空见惯的景象。

In modern urban life, the sight of shared bicycles everywhere is a common occurrence.

sī司kòu寇

Minister of Justice in ancient China; also a surname.

古代的司寇负责管理刑罚和狱讼，以维护社会秩序。

Ancient Ministers of Justice were responsible for managing punishments and lawsuits, in order to maintain social order.

sī司lìng令

Commander; commanding officer

新上任的司令视察了基地的训练情况

The newly appointed commander inspected the training situation at the base.

sī司lìng令bù部

headquarters, the place where a commander or command staff operates and issues orders.

这次消防演习的司令部设在学校体育馆。

The headquarters for this fire drill is located in the school gymnasium.

sī司lìng令yuán员

Commander

这次演习由经验丰富的司令员亲自指挥，确保了任务的顺利完成。

The experienced commander personally directed this exercise, ensuring the successful completion of the mission.

sī司lú炉

A stoker is a person responsible for tending a boiler or furnace, especially on a train.

工厂的司炉每天清晨就开始工作，确保整个车间的蒸汽供应

The factory's stoker starts work early every morning to ensure the steam supply for the entire workshop.

sī司mǎ马

Sima (sīmǎ) is an ancient Chinese official title, primarily responsible for military administration and affairs. It is also a Chinese surname.

在古代，司马是掌管军事和赋税的重要官职。

In ancient times, the Sima was an important official position responsible for military affairs and taxation.

sī司mǎ马qiān迁

Sima Qian (c. 145/135 – ? BC) was a famous historian, writer, and thinker of the Western Han Dynasty in China, known for his monumental work, the 'Records of the Grand Historian' (Shǐjì), China's first comprehensive history.

司马迁以其严谨的史学态度和卓越的文学才华，为后世留下了不朽的《史记》。

Sima Qian, with his rigorous approach to history and exceptional literary talent, bequeathed the immortal 'Records of the Grand Historian' to future generations.

sī司shì事

A handler of miscellaneous affairs, typically responsible for managing funds or supplies in an organization or club.