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

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

The Chinese character 松 (sōng) means "pine; loose; relax". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 松 stroke by stroke?

松 has 8 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 松 and 朱?

松 (sōng) and 朱 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 松?

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

Q: What common words use 松?

Common words containing 松 include: 放松 (fàng sōng) — to relax; 松树 (sōng shù) — pine tree; 轻松 (qīng sōng) — Relaxed; easy.

How to Write 松

The character 松 (sōng) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 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

松 is pronounced sōng in Mandarin Chinese. It means pine; loose; relax.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 松 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 松

放松 fàng sōng

to relax

松树 sōng shù

pine tree

轻松 qīng sōng

Relaxed; easy

Example Sentences

请放松一下。

qǐng fàng sōng yī xià

Please relax a bit.

那是一棵松树。

nà shì yī kē sōng shù

That is a pine tree.

考试很轻松。

kǎo shì hěn qīng sōng

The exam was very easy.

Similar Characters

朱 zhū

朴 pō

朵 duǒ

Practice Writing 松 (sōng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 松

What does 松 (sōng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 松 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 松 and 朱?

What mistakes do learners make writing 松?

What common words use 松?

How to Write 松 (sōng)