吮 (shǔn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 吮 (shǔn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 吮 (shǔn) means "to suck". with 7 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 吮 stroke by stroke?

吮 has 7 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 吮 and 卟?

吮 (shǔn) and 卟 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 吮?

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

Q: What common words use 吮?

Common words containing 吮 include: 吮吸 (shǔn xī) — to suck; to absorb; 吮指 (shǔn zhǐ) — to suck one's fingers; 吮手指 (shǔn shǒu zhǐ) — to suck one's fingers.

How to Write 吮

The character 吮 (shǔn) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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

吮 is pronounced shǔn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to suck.

Common Words with 吮

吮吸 shǔn xī

to suck; to absorb

吮指 shǔn zhǐ

to suck one's fingers

吮手指 shǔn shǒu zhǐ

to suck one's fingers

Example Sentences

蜜蜂在吮吸花蜜。

mì fēng zài shǔn xī huā mì

The bee is sucking nectar.

那个小孩在吮指。

nà ge xiǎo hái zài shǔn zhǐ

That child is sucking their thumb.

别让孩子吮手指。

bié ràng hái zi shǔn shǒu zhǐ

Don't let the child suck their fingers.

Similar Characters

卟 bǔ

古 gǔ

句 gōu

Practice Writing 吮 (shǔn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 吮

What does 吮 (shǔn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 吮 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 吮 and 卟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 吮?

What common words use 吮?

How to Write 吮 (shǔn)