司
司
“to take charge of”
Radical: 口
Strokes: 5
Level: HSK 2
How 司 is built — wrapping from top-right
口
Mouth · kǒu
An open mouth. Mouth actions (吃 eat, 喝 drink, 说 speak) and round objects use it.
Origin
A person speaking orders 口 and raising their arm
Words with 司
公司 gōngsī — company
司机 sījī — driver
打官司 dǎ guān si — to file a lawsuit
司法 sī fǎ — judicial
司令 sī lìng — commanding officer
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