丝 Stroke Order — How to Write 丝
丝 is written in 5 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 一, 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.
丝 Radical and Character Components
Partial breakdown of 丝:一
丝 is an ideographic compound. Simplified form of 絲, two threads.
Radical: 一 + 4 more strokes
丝 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- sī
Meanings of 丝 in Chinese
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sī丝
A thread-like substance produced by silkworms, serving as the raw material for weaving silk fabrics.
这件旗袍是用上好的丝绸制成的，手感非常光滑。
This cheongsam is made of high-quality silk, and it feels very smooth to the touch.
Something resembling silk; fine threads or filaments, as in 'iron wire', 'shredded meat', 'mycelium', or 'gossamer'.
这盘炒面里加了好多肉丝。
This plate of fried noodles has a lot of shredded pork.
A unit of measurement, where 10 'hū' (忽) make 1 'sī', and 10 'sī' make 1 'háo' (毫). It represents a very small quantity or precision.
误差不能超过一毫，更别说一丝了。
The error cannot exceed one 'háo', let alone one 'sī'.
Sī refers to a very small or minimal amount, a trace, or a hint of something, often used to emphasize precision or subtlety.
老师对工作总是一丝不苟，从不马虎。
The teacher is always meticulous in their work and never careless.
Long, lingering thoughts or emotions, often referring to feelings like love or sorrow, as if woven threads.
他心中那剪不断的愁丝，让他夜不能寐
The unceasing threads of sorrow in his heart kept him awake at night.
Refers to stringed instruments (e.g., in '丝竹' referring to instruments like zithers and lutes).
听一曲丝竹之乐，让人心旷神怡。
Listening to a piece of traditional instrumental music, combining string and wind instruments, makes one feel refreshed and joyful.
Common Words and Phrases with 丝
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Filarial worms are slender, thread-like nematodes whose adults are parasites found in the blood or tissues of mammals, typically transmitted by biting insects.
丝虫感染会导致严重的淋巴水肿和象皮病。
Filarial worm infection can lead to severe lymphedema and elephantiasis.
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A disease caused by parasitic worms called filariae.
世界卫生组织正在努力根除丝虫病，这是一种通过蚊子传播的热带疾病。
The World Health Organization is working to eradicate filariasis, a tropical disease transmitted by mosquitoes.
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The Silk Road was an ancient network of trade routes connecting China with the West, named for the lucrative silk trade carried out along its length.
丝绸之路促进了东西方文明的交流与融合，留下了丰富的文化遗产。
The Silk Road promoted the exchange and integration of Eastern and Western civilizations, leaving behind a rich cultural heritage.
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A narrow strip of fabric, often silk or similar material, used for trimming, decorating, or tying.
她用一条蓝色的丝带把头发扎成马尾。
She tied her hair into a ponytail with a blue ribbon.
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steamed corn or millet cake, often fermented, served as a staple food.
早餐时，我喜欢吃一块热乎乎的丝糕，配上一碗粥。
For breakfast, I enjoy eating a warm piece of si gao with a bowl of porridge.
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A type of gourd (Luffa) with a fibrous interior, often used as a natural sponge when dried.
奶奶喜欢用新鲜的丝瓜做汤，味道清甜可口。
Grandma likes to use fresh luffa to make soup; it tastes light and delicious.
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Mercerization, a process that gives cotton fabrics a silk-like luster.
这种棉织品经过丝光处理后，表面呈现出柔和的光泽，手感也更加顺滑。
After mercerization, this cotton fabric exhibits a soft luster on its surface and feels smoother to the touch.
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An extremely small amount; not in the least.
他丝毫没有表现出不安。
He didn't show the slightest sign of unease.
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Silk wadding, a soft, cotton-like material made from loose silk fibers, used for padding clothes and quilts.
这条被子里面填充的是柔软的丝绵，盖起来特别舒适保暖。
This quilt is filled with soft silk floss, making it especially comfortable and warm to sleep under.
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Velvet, a type of fabric characterized by a short, dense pile, typically made from silk, cotton, or other fibers.
她穿着一件深蓝色的丝绒连衣裙。
She was wearing a dark blue velvet dress.
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Meticulously detailed and perfectly coherent, with every element fitting flawlessly.
这部电影的故事情节设计得丝丝入扣，每一个细节都为最终的结局做了铺垫
The plot of this movie was meticulously crafted, with every detail seamlessly falling into place and laying the groundwork for the final outcome.
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A silk string, especially for musical instruments; also, a local opera popular in Hebei province.
古琴的丝弦音色清越，余韵悠长，令人沉醉。
The silk strings of the guqin produce a clear and ethereal sound with a long, lingering resonance, captivating the listener.
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Raw silk thread used as the core for metallic (e.g., gold or silver) threads.
工匠们用优质丝芯制作出了闪耀的金银丝线，用于精美的刺绣。
Artisans used high-quality silk cores to create shiny gold and silver threads for exquisite embroidery.
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Textiles or fabrics made from silk, including silk clothing.
这种丝织品手感柔软，光泽华丽。
This silk fabric feels soft and has a luxurious sheen.
More words with 丝
- luó螺sī丝screw
- cán蚕sī丝Natural silk produced by silkworms.
- juàn绢sī丝Spun silk, Silk floss
- kè缂sī丝Kesi, Chinese silk tapestry
- ǒu藕sī丝fibres of lotus root
- qiān铅sī丝Lead wire or galvanized iron wire.
- róng熔sī丝fuse
- sāo缫sī丝reeling silk, silk reeling
- wū钨sī丝tungsten filament, tungsten wire
- yuán缘sī丝filament
- luó螺sī丝dīng钉screw
- sāo缫sī丝chǎng厂Filature, Silk reeling factory
- sāo缫sī丝jī机silk reeling machine
- zuò柞sī丝chóu绸tussah silk
- zǒu走gāng钢sī丝Tightrope walking, Walk a tightrope
- kè刻sī丝Kesi, silk tapestry
- wū钨sī丝dēng灯incandescent lamp, tungsten lamp
- luó螺sī丝qǐ起zǐ子screwdriver
- sī丝jīn巾silk scarf, foulard
- yì一sī丝a trace, a hint
Idioms with 丝
- sī丝háo毫bù不shuǎng爽perfectly accurate
- sī丝lái来xiàn线qù去intricately connected or involved
- bō剥jiǎn茧chōu抽sī丝meticulously analyze step by step
- chūn春cán蚕chōu抽sī丝continuous intricate endless thoughts or speech
- mǎ马jì迹zhū蛛sī丝faint traces or subtle clues
- mìng命ruò若xuán悬sī丝life hanging by a thread
- ǒu藕duàn断sī丝lián连seemingly severed but still connected
- qiān千sī丝wàn万lǚ缕numerous intricate and complex connections
- tǔ吐sī丝zì自fù缚Caught in one's own web
- wàn万lǚ缕qiān千sī丝intricate and complex connections
- wén纹sī丝bù不dòng动not moving a single bit
- wú无sī丝yǒu有xiàn线under a cloud of suspicion
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Open the tool →Questions about 丝
What does 丝 mean in Chinese?
丝 (sī) means “Something resembling silk” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 丝?
丝 is pronounced sī in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 丝 have?
丝 has 5 strokes.
How do you write 丝?
丝 is written in 5 strokes, starting from the radical 一. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 丝?
The radical of 丝 is 一, and 丝 is an ideographic compound.
