睡 (shuì) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 睡 (shuì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 睡 (shuì) means "To sleep.". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 13 strokes and the radical 目.

Q: How do you write 睡 stroke by stroke?

睡 has 13 strokes. The radical is 目. 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 睡 and 眦?

睡 (shuì) and 眦 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 睡?

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

Q: What common words use 睡?

Common words containing 睡 include: 睡觉 (shuì jiào) — To sleep.; 午睡 (wǔ shuì) — afternoon nap; 睡着 (shuì zháo) — To fall asleep..

How to Write 睡

The character 睡 (shuì) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 目 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

睡 is pronounced shuì in Mandarin Chinese. It means To sleep..

As an HSK Level 1 character, 睡 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 睡

睡觉 shuì jiào

To sleep.

午睡 wǔ shuì

afternoon nap

睡着 shuì zháo

To fall asleep.

Example Sentences

我想去睡觉。

wǒ xiǎng qù shuì jiào

I want to go to sleep.

他在午睡。

tā zài wǔ shuì

He is taking a nap.

弟弟睡着了。

dì di shuì zháo le

Little brother has fallen asleep.

Similar Characters

眦 zì

眭 suī

眯 mī

Practice Writing 睡 (shuì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 睡

What does 睡 (shuì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 睡 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 睡 and 眦?

What mistakes do learners make writing 睡?

What common words use 睡?

How to Write 睡 (shuì)