送 (sòng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 送 (sòng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 送 (sòng) means "to give as a gift; to deliver; to see someone off". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 送 stroke by stroke?

送 has 9 strokes. The radical is 辶. 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 送 and 迎?

送 (sòng) and 迎 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 送?

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

Q: What common words use 送?

Common words containing 送 include: 送礼 (sòng lǐ) — to give a gift; 送货 (sòng huò) — to deliver goods; 送行 (sòng xíng) — to see someone off.

How to Write 送

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

送 is pronounced sòng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to give as a gift; to deliver; to see someone off.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 送 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 送

送礼 sòng lǐ

to give a gift

送货 sòng huò

to deliver goods

送行 sòng xíng

to see someone off

Example Sentences

我想给老师送礼。

wǒ xiǎng gěi lǎo shī sòng lǐ

I want to give the teacher a gift.

快递员正在送货。

kuài dì yuán zhèng zài sòng huò

The courier is delivering the goods.

大家都来为他送行。

dà jiā dōu lái wèi tā sòng xíng

Everyone came to see him off.

Similar Characters

迎 yíng

运 yùn

近 jìn

Practice Writing 送 (sòng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 送

What does 送 (sòng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 送 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 送 and 迎?

What mistakes do learners make writing 送?

What common words use 送?

How to Write 送 (sòng)