馊 (sōu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 馊 (sōu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 馊 (sōu) means "Spoiled / rancid (of food)". with 12 strokes and the radical 饣.

Q: How do you write 馊 stroke by stroke?

馊 has 12 strokes. The radical is 饣. 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 馊 and 飨?

馊 (sōu) and 飨 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 馊?

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

Q: What common words use 馊?

Common words containing 馊 include: 馊了 (sōu le) — Gone bad / spoiled; 馊味 (sōu wèi) — Rancid smell / sour smell; 馊主意 (sōu zhǔ yì) — A rotten idea / bad idea.

How to Write 馊

The character 馊 (sōu) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 饣 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

馊 is pronounced sōu in Mandarin Chinese. It means Spoiled / rancid (of food).

Common Words with 馊

馊了 sōu le

Gone bad / spoiled

馊味 sōu wèi

Rancid smell / sour smell

馊主意 sōu zhǔ yì

A rotten idea / bad idea

Example Sentences

饭菜已经馊了。

fàn cài yǐ jīng sōu le

The food has gone bad/sour.

屋里有一股馊味。

wū lǐ yǒu yī gǔ sōu wèi

There is a sour, spoiled smell in the room.

这是一个馊主意。

zhè shì yí gè sōu zhǔ yì

This is a rotten idea.

Similar Characters

飨 xiǎng

饽 bō

饿 è

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Frequently Asked Questions about 馊

What does 馊 (sōu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 馊 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 馊 and 飨?

What mistakes do learners make writing 馊?

What common words use 馊?

How to Write 馊 (sōu)