烁 (shuò) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 烁 (shuò) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 烁 (shuò) means "to glisten / to glimmer". with 9 strokes and the radical 火.

Q: How do you write 烁 stroke by stroke?

烁 has 9 strokes. The radical is 火. 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 烁 and 灶?

烁 (shuò) and 灶 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 烁?

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

Q: What common words use 烁?

Common words containing 烁 include: 闪烁 (shǎn shuò) — To twinkle / To flicker; 烁烁 (shuò shuò) — glittering; sparkling; 眼神闪烁 (yǎn shén shǎn shuò) — shifty eyes.

How to Write 烁

The character 烁 (shuò) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 火 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

烁 is pronounced shuò in Mandarin Chinese. It means to glisten / to glimmer.

Common Words with 烁

闪烁 shǎn shuò

To twinkle / To flicker

烁烁 shuò shuò

glittering; sparkling

眼神闪烁 yǎn shén shǎn shuò

shifty eyes

Example Sentences

星星在天上闪烁。

xīng xīng zài tiān shàng shǎn shuò

Stars are twinkling in the sky.

宝石光芒烁烁。

bǎo shí guāng máng shuò shuò

The gemstone is sparkling brightly.

他的眼神闪烁。

tā de yǎn shén shǎn shuò

His gaze is flickering and evasive.

Similar Characters

灶 zào

灸 jiǔ

灼 zhuó

Practice Writing 烁 (shuò)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 烁

What does 烁 (shuò) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 烁 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 烁 and 灶?

What mistakes do learners make writing 烁?

What common words use 烁?

How to Write 烁 (shuò)