How to Write 说
The character 说 (shuì) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 讠 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
说 is pronounced shuì in Mandarin Chinese. It means to speak.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: shuì, shuō.
As an HSK Level 1 character, 说 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 说
Example Sentences
这里的环境非常安静，请大家轻声说话。
zhè lǐ de huán jìng fēi cháng ān jìng qǐng dà jiā qīng shēng shuō huà
The environment here is very quiet; please speak softly.
说明书上详细解释了这台仪器的用法。
shuō míng shū shàng xiáng xì jiě shì le zhè tái yí qì de yòng fǎ
The instruction manual explains the usage of this instrument in detail.
他的主要工作是游说各国代表支持这项协议。
tā de zhǔ yào gōng zuò shì yóu shuì gè guó dài biǎo zhī chí zhè xiàng xié yì
His main job is to lobby representatives from various countries to support the agreement.
学而时习之，不亦说乎，这是论语的名句。
xué ér shí xí zhī bù yì yuè hū zhè shì lún yǔ de míng jù
'To learn and at due times to practice what one has learned, is that not a pleasure?' This is a famous quote from the Analects.
Practice Writing 说 (shuì)
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