竦 (sǒng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 竦 (sǒng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 竦 (sǒng) means "To stand in awe; to respect". with 12 strokes and the radical 立.

Q: How do you write 竦 stroke by stroke?

竦 has 12 strokes. The radical is 立. 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 竦 and 竘?

竦 (sǒng) and 竘 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 竦?

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

Q: What common words use 竦?

Common words containing 竦 include: 竦立 (sǒng lì) — To stand straight; to stand in awe; 竦然 (sǒng rán) — In awe; respectfully; 竦动 (sǒng dòng) — To cause a sensation; to stir up.

How to Write 竦

The character 竦 (sǒng) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 立 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

竦 is pronounced sǒng in Mandarin Chinese. It means To stand in awe; to respect.

Common Words with 竦

竦立 sǒng lì

To stand straight; to stand in awe

竦然 sǒng rán

In awe; respectfully

竦动 sǒng dòng

To cause a sensation; to stir up

Example Sentences

他在门外竦立着。

tā zài mén wài sǒng lì zhe

He is standing straight outside the door.

消息令人竦然。

xiāo xī lìng rén sǒng rán

The news is horrifying.

他的眉毛竦动了一下。

tā de méi máo sǒng dòng le yī xià

His eyebrows twitched slightly.

Similar Characters

竘 qǔ

站 zhàn

竞 jìng

Practice Writing 竦 (sǒng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 竦

What does 竦 (sǒng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 竦 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 竦 and 竘?

What mistakes do learners make writing 竦?

What common words use 竦?

How to Write 竦 (sǒng)