HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
肆 — four (used for numerals in financial documents)
- Reading
- sì
- Meaning
- four (used for numerals in financial documents); shop; store; to display; to show; to give full rein to; to indulge; to let loose
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
肆 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is sì and it means four (used for numerals in financial documents); shop; store; to display; to show; to give full rein to; to indulge; to let loose. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
肆 appears in everyday chinese words such as 大肆 (wantonly, without restraint), 放肆 (unbridled, presumptuous) and 肆无忌惮 (unscrupulous, unbridled).
Chinese words containing 肆
Frequently asked questions
What does 肆 mean in Chinese?
肆 means four (used for numerals in financial documents); shop; store; to display; to show; to give full rein to; to indulge; to let loose in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 肆 read?
肆 is read sì. Reading it inside real words — 大肆 and 放肆 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 肆 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 肆 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 肆 in a word?
A common word containing 肆 is 大肆 (dà sì) — "wantonly, without restraint". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 肆 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 肆 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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