Skip to content
Stroke order, etymology and audio for every word.Start learning
駟 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
駟sìa team of four horsesx, 15 strokes, radical 馬
sì(si4)si T4
  1. 1a team of four horses
Listen to the audio pronunciation 3 times to gain XP
March 24, 2026

駟sì(si4)

The character 駟 (sì) refers to a team of four horses. This term is often used in historical contexts, particularly in ancient China, to symbolize power, speed, and the ability to cover great distances quickly. It can also represent a metaphor for a group working in harmony towards a common goal.

Strokes15Radical馬
Cultural note

In ancient China, a team of four horses represented wealth and status, often associated with the nobility and their ability to travel swiftly across the empire. The significance of horses in Chinese culture is reflected in literature and art, symbolizing strength and loyalty.

Memory tip

Imagine a majestic chariot pulled by four powerful horses galloping across the plains. The character 駟 combines the radical for 'horse' (馬) with the number 'four' (四), reminding you that this word signifies a formidable team of four horses working together.

Meanings of 駟

sì(si4)
1a team of four horses
Exercise 1 of 2

By ear

Play it, then pick what 駟 means.

About 駟

駟Simplified
15Strokes
馬Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

Podcast: 駟

JasonAmy

Podcast: 駟

Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you

AI study notes for 駟

Usage Notes

While 駟 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it may appear in historical texts or literature. Be cautious with its pronunciation, as confusing it with similar-sounding words can lead to misunderstandings. It's also important to understand the context in which it is used, as it typically conveys a sense of grandeur or historical significance.

HSK Study Tips

Although 駟 is not included in the HSK levels, it connects to HSK vocabulary related to horses (馬) and numbers (四). Students should focus on recognizing this character in historical texts and understanding its cultural implications.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 駟 with other horse-related characters like 馬 (mǎ), which means 'horse' in general. For example, saying 駟 when you simply mean 'a horse' is incorrect; use 馬 instead.

AI-enhanced 2026-03-24

Pronunciation of 駟

Premium — Locked

AI tone practice

Pro

Drill the tone of 駟 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.

Tone drillsInstant feedback+5 XP
Get Pro to unlock

Jason Explains 駟 to you

Let me explain 駟 for you

Make it yours

Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 駟 through them.

Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 215 AI credits.

How well do you know 駟?

Example

Learning Lab

Knowing 駟 is seven skills, not one.

Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.

  • MeaningFree
  • CharacterFree
  • PinyinFree
  • TonePro
  • ListeningPro
  • SpeakingPro
  • WritingPro
See the Learning Lab Three facets free · no card needed

Etymology of 駟

Formation typeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory hint

Four 四 horses 馬; 四 also provides the pronunciation

Learn more about Ideograph (指事字) characters
Exercise 1 of 1

Origin

What kind of character is 駟?

Decomposition of 駟

IDS Structure⿰馬四
駟Full character
=
馬ma3
left
四si4
right
Exercise 1 of 2

Parts

Which of these is part of 駟?

How to say a team of four horses in Chinese

“a team of four horses” in Chinese is駟sì

The character 駟 (sì) refers to a team of four horses. This term is often used in historical contexts, particularly in ancient China, to symbolize power, speed, and the ability to cover great distances quickly. It can also represent a metaphor for a group working in harmony towards a common goal.

When to use 駟

While 駟 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it may appear in historical texts or literature. Be cautious with its pronunciation, as confusing it with similar-sounding words can lead to misunderstandings. It's also important to understand the context in which it is used, as it typically conveys a sense of grandeur or historical significance.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 駟 with other horse-related characters like 馬 (mǎ), which means 'horse' in general. For example, saying 駟 when you simply mean 'a horse' is incorrect; use 馬 instead.

Write 駟

駟

Practice writing 駟 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

Write correctly 3 times to earn XP

Ask Jason

Have a question about 駟?

Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.

Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 215 AI credits.

Word Family of 駟

Words containing this character1
驷sìteam of 4 horses駟
Exercise 1 of 1

Characters with 駟

What does 驷 mean?

Frequently asked questions about 駟

The pronunciation is 'sì', with a falling tone. Practice saying it with emphasis on the tone to distinguish it from other similar-sounding characters.

Jason Recommends

Not sure what to learn after 駟?

Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.

A sample week, replayed. Every page you study lands here in the order you did it — your own replay starts with a free account.

See the Learning Lab