死 sǐ
to die / (intensifier: extremely)
死 (sǐ) means "to die / (intensifier: extremely)" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 死
冰淇淋
bīngqílín
ice cream
小狗
xiǎo gǒu
puppy
*This unit does not introduce any new extra words.*
Frequently asked questions
What does 死 (sǐ) mean in Chinese?
死 (sǐ) means "to die / (intensifier: extremely)" in Chinese. 死 (sǐ) means "to die / (intensifier: extremely)" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 死 in a sentence?
Use 死 (sǐ) the way you would use "to die / (intensifier: extremely)" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What is the difference between 死 (sǐ) and 非常 (fēicháng)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 死 means "to die / (intensifier: extremely)"; 非常 means "very / extremely". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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Why this concept matters
One concept should unlock a network, not one translation
Speak1000 teaches 死 as part of a cumulative sentence network. You connect it to concepts you already know, hear the combinations in context, and retrieve them in new situations.
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The fastest way to remember 死 (sǐ) is to hear it used naturally. Start with our free interactive lesson and practice with real audio from day one.
Try Free Lesson: Unit 1