巳(sì): 6th earthly branch: 9-11 a.m., 4th solar month (5th May-5th June)…
3 strokes
6th earthly branch: 9-11 a.m., 4th solar month (5th May-5th June)…
Stroke order animation
Character information
- Pinyin
- sì
- Meaning
- 6th earthly branch: 9-11 a.m., 4th solar month (5th May-5th June), year of the Snake; ancient Chinese compass point: 150°
- Strokes
- 3
- HSK level
- —
- Traditional
- Same
Origin & structure
Where 巳 comes from and how its parts fit together.
How to write 巳 step by step
3 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.
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Words with 巳
Common words using 巳 — tap any character to open its stroke-order page.
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