俬 (sī) - Private, personal — used primarily in the word

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sī ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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俬 · sī

Private, personal — used primarily in the word 家俬 (furniture), where it refers to household items and personal belongings.

Private, personal — used primarily in the word

Usage highlights

FurnitureFurniture storePrivate matterPersonal interestSelfishPrivate property

Synonyms

  • 私— private, personal
  • 家具— furniture (more common Mandarin term)

Antonyms

  • 公— public, official

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We bought new furniture for the living room (家俬).
  • The furniture store has a wide selection (家俬店).
  • This is my private matter (私事).

Collocations

  • Furniture(家俬)
  • Furniture store(家俬店)
  • Private matter(私事)
  • Personal interest(私利)
  • Selfish(自私)
  • Private property(私有财产)

Idioms

  • No specific idioms featuring 俬 as a standalone character; it appears primarily in the compound 家俬.

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 俬 is a variant form used specifically in the word 家俬 (furniture), particularly in Cantonese and Southern Chinese dialects.
  • The character combines 人 (person) and 私 (private), emphasizing personal or household belongings.
  • In modern usage, 家俬 is common in Southern China and Hong Kong, while 家具 is more standard in Mandarin.

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