Character Animation

Character: 巳

Pinyin: sì (si4)

Meaning: 6th earthly branch: 9-11 a.m., 4th solar month (5th May-5th June), year of the Snake / ancient Chinese compass point: 150°

Practice Writing

Click "Start Practice" to draw the character "巳" with your mouse

Stroke Breakdown

Learning Tips

  • ✓ Watch the animation carefully to understand the stroke order and direction
  • ✓ Study the stroke breakdown section to learn the shape of each stroke
  • ✓ Practice on paper multiple times, paying attention to the start, middle, and end of each stroke
  • ✓ The animation loops automatically so you can watch and learn repeatedly

Character Structure

IDS Decomposition

⿻ 乚 ？

Same Pronunciation

Pinyin: sì

伺 似 似

Same Radical (1)

Radical: 巳

巴