Chinese · Numbers & Time
四
sì
Four
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number four.
Example
一年有四个季节。
A year has four seasons.
Etymology
The character '四' (sì) has its origins in the oracle bone script, where it was depicted in a form that represented the concept of four. It is associated with various cultural significances, including its phonetic similarity to the word for death (死, sǐ).
How & Where It’s Used
'四' is widely used in both spoken and written contexts in everyday life and is appropriate for both formal and informal settings.