斯 (sī) - This & thus

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斯 · sī

This;

thus;

such;

used as a demonstrative pronoun or adjective;

also used in transliterations and classical Chinese.

Thisthussuch

Usage highlights

ThisThusSuchVeniceSocratesPoland

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This is a good book (这是一本好书).
  • Thus it can be seen (由此可见).
  • Venice is a beautiful city (威尼斯).
  • Ancient Greek philosopher Socrates (苏格拉底).

Collocations

  • This(这个)
  • Thus(如此)
  • Such(斯文)
  • Venice(威尼斯)
  • Socrates(苏格拉底)
  • Poland(波兰)

Idioms

  • A gentleman should be like this(逝者如斯夫)
  • Extremely joyful(斯斯文文)
  • The original intention remains unchanged(斯人独憔悴)
  • A great man of the age(斯世当以同怀视之)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Frequently used in classical Chinese as a demonstrative pronoun, equivalent to modern 'this' or 'thus'.
  • Commonly appears in transliterations of foreign place names and personal names.
  • Has connotations of refinement and elegance in certain contexts (e.g., 斯文).

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