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寺 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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寺 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
寺 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
寺 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
寺 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
寺 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
寺 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

寺 Stroke Order — How to Write 寺

Stroke Order

寺 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 寸, 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.

寺 Radical and Character Components

Components:土寸

寺 is an ideographic compound. An offering 土 in your hand 寸.

Radical: 寸 + 3 more strokes

寺 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • sì

Meanings of 寺 in Chinese

1

sì寺

Refers to ancient government offices or departments, such as those managing ceremonial rites or judicial affairs.
这位官员曾在大理寺负责审理要案，声名远播
This official once served in the Dali Temple, responsible for handling major cases, and his reputation spread far and wide.
A place where Buddhist monastics reside; a Buddhist temple.
这座古老的佛寺坐落在山脚下，环境清幽
This ancient Buddhist temple is nestled at the foot of the mountain, offering a serene and peaceful environment.
A place of worship and preaching for Muslims, as in 'mosque' (清真寺).
清真寺的建筑风格独特，值得一看。
The architectural style of the mosque is unique and worth seeing.

Common Words and Phrases with 寺

1
sì寺guàn观
Buddhist and Taoist temples; temples and monasteries
这座历史悠久的城市，保留着许多精美的寺观，它们是当地文化遗产的重要组成部分。
This historically rich city preserves many exquisite Buddhist andist Taoist temples, which are an important part of the local cultural heritage.
2
sì寺miào庙
A temple is a building or place of worship, typically for gods, Buddhas, or saints.
这座古老的寺庙吸引了许多游客前来参观。
This ancient temple attracts many tourists.
3
sì寺yuàn院
A temple or monastery.
这座古老的寺院坐落在山顶，俯瞰着宁静的村庄
This ancient monastery is situated on the mountaintop, overlooking the peaceful village.

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Idioms with 寺

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Questions about 寺

What does 寺 mean in Chinese?

寺 (sì) means “A place where Buddhist monastics reside; a Buddhist temple” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 寺?

寺 is pronounced sì in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 寺 have?

寺 has 6 strokes.

How do you write 寺?

寺 is written in 6 strokes, starting from the radical 寸. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 寺?

The radical of 寺 is 寸, and 寺 is an ideographic compound.