嵩 (sōng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 嵩 (sōng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 嵩 (sōng) means "lofty / high". with 13 strokes and the radical 山.

Q: How do you write 嵩 stroke by stroke?

嵩 has 13 strokes. The radical is 山. 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 嵩 and 崆?

嵩 (sōng) and 崆 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 嵩?

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

Q: What common words use 嵩?

Common words containing 嵩 include: 嵩山 (sōng shān) — Mount Song (Songshan); 嵩高 (sōng gāo) — lofty and high; 嵩呼 (sōng hū) — to shout 'long live'.

How to Write 嵩

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

嵩 is pronounced sōng in Mandarin Chinese. It means lofty / high.

Common Words with 嵩

嵩山 sōng shān

Mount Song (Songshan)

嵩高 sōng gāo

lofty and high

嵩呼 sōng hū

to shout 'long live'

Example Sentences

嵩山是五岳之一。

sōng shān shì wǔ yuè zhī yī

Mount Song is one of the Five Sacred Mountains.

山势嵩高峻拔。

shān shì sōng gāo jùn bá

The mountain is high and steep.

众人齐声嵩呼。

zhòng rén qí shēng sōng hū

Everyone shouted 'Long live' in unison.

Similar Characters

崆 kōng

崇 chóng

崎 qí

Practice Writing 嵩 (sōng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 嵩

What does 嵩 (sōng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 嵩 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 嵩 and 崆?

What mistakes do learners make writing 嵩?

What common words use 嵩?

How to Write 嵩 (sōng)