Writing
四 (sì) — how to say "four" in Chinese
四
Four, 4
numeral
Radicals / Keys
囗
Enclosure
#31 · wéi · 3 strokes
Examples
我有四个朋友，我们都很高兴。
I have four friends, we are all very happy.
我有四本书
I have four books.
Mnemonic
[sì-] Cedric the sorcerer needs four 🧙♂️ ingredients to brew his magical potion. He carefully places them on a table shaped like 四, the character for "four", ensuring everything is perfectly aligned. With a flick of his wand, the power of 四 four elements unleashes a bright, magical glow!
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "four" in Chinese?
"four" in Chinese is 四 (sì).
四 meaning in English
四 (sì) means "Four, 4".
Four in Chinese pronunciation
It is pronounced sì (written as si). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
Four in Chinese character
It is written 四 and has 5 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 四?
四 belongs to the HSK 1 vocabulary list.
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