涩 (sè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 涩 (sè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 涩 (sè) means "Astringent / tart". with 10 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 涩 stroke by stroke?

涩 has 10 strokes. The radical is 氵. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 涩 and 沫?

涩 (sè) and 沫 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 涩?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 氵. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 涩?

Common words containing 涩 include: 苦涩 (kǔ sè) — Bitter and astringent / pained; 涩味 (sè wèi) — Astringent taste; 羞涩 (xiū sè) — shy; bashful.

How to Write 涩

The character 涩 (sè) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

涩 is pronounced sè in Mandarin Chinese. It means Astringent / tart.

Common Words with 涩

苦涩 kǔ sè

Bitter and astringent / pained

涩味 sè wèi

Astringent taste

羞涩 xiū sè

shy; bashful

Example Sentences

这个药的味道很苦涩。

zhè ge yào de wèi dào hěn kǔ sè

This medicine tastes very bitter and astringent.

这种柿子有涩味。

zhè zhǒng shì zi yǒu sè wèi

This persimmon has an astringent taste.

她是一个羞涩的女孩。

tā shì yí gè xiū sè de nǚ hái

She is a shy girl.

Similar Characters

沫 mò

沭 shù

沮 jǔ

Practice Writing 涩 (sè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 涩

What does 涩 (sè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 涩 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 涩 and 沫?

What mistakes do learners make writing 涩?

What common words use 涩?

How to Write 涩 (sè)