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

Q: What does 瑟 (sè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 瑟 (sè) means "se (a traditional Chinese zither)". with 13 strokes and the radical 王.

Q: How do you write 瑟 stroke by stroke?

瑟 has 13 strokes. The radical is 王. 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 瑟 and 球?

瑟 (sè) and 球 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 瑟?

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

Q: What common words use 瑟?

Common words containing 瑟 include: 琴瑟 (qín sè) — Zither and lute (often symbolizing marital harmony).; 瑟瑟 (sè sè) — shivering; 瑟缩 (sè suō) — to cower.

How to Write 瑟

The character 瑟 (sè) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 王 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

瑟 is pronounced sè in Mandarin Chinese. It means se (a traditional Chinese zither).

Common Words with 瑟

琴瑟 qín sè

Zither and lute (often symbolizing marital harmony).

瑟瑟 sè sè

shivering

瑟缩 sè suō

to cower

Example Sentences

琴瑟和鸣形容感情好。

qín sè hé míng xíng róng gǎn qíng hǎo

'Qin and se playing in harmony' describes a good relationship.

他在冷风中瑟瑟发抖。

tā zài lěng fēng zhōng sè sè fā dǒu

He is shivering in the cold wind.

小猫瑟缩在角落里。

xiǎo māo sè suō zài jiǎo luò lǐ

The kitten is cowering in the corner.

Similar Characters

球 qiú

琅 láng

理 lǐ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 瑟

What does 瑟 (sè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 瑟 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 瑟 and 球?

What mistakes do learners make writing 瑟?

What common words use 瑟?

How to Write 瑟 (sè)