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

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

The Chinese character 淞 (sōng) means "Song (often referring to the Wusong River)". with 11 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 淞 stroke by stroke?

淞 has 11 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 淞 and 洁?

淞 (sōng) and 洁 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 淞?

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

Q: What common words use 淞?

Common words containing 淞 include: 雾淞 (wù sōng) — Rime; 吴淞 (wú sōng) — Wusong (a place in Shanghai); 淞沪 (sōng hù) — Songhu (referring to Wusong and Shanghai).

How to Write 淞

The character 淞 (sōng) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

淞 is pronounced sōng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Song (often referring to the Wusong River).

Common Words with 淞

雾淞 wù sōng

Rime

吴淞 wú sōng

Wusong (a place in Shanghai)

淞沪 sōng hù

Songhu (referring to Wusong and Shanghai)

Example Sentences

冬天的雾淞很美。

dōng tiān de wù sōng hěn měi

The rime ice in winter is very beautiful.

吴淞口在上海。

wú sōng kǒu zài shàng hǎi

Wusongkou is in Shanghai.

淞沪会战规模很大。

sōng hù huì zhàn guī mó hěn dà

The Battle of Shanghai was on a very large scale.

Similar Characters

洁 jié

洄 huí

洇 yīn

Practice Writing 淞 (sōng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 淞

What does 淞 (sōng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 淞 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 淞 and 洁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 淞?

What common words use 淞?

How to Write 淞 (sōng)