How to Write 叟
The character 叟 (sǒu) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 又 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
叟 is pronounced sǒu in Mandarin Chinese. It means old man.
Common Words with 叟
老叟
lǎo sǒu
old man
童叟无欺
tóng sǒu wú qī
Honest with all customers; fair trade
渔叟
yú sǒu
Old fisherman.
Example Sentences
一位老叟在湖边钓鱼。
yī wèi lǎo sǒu zài hú biān diào yú
An old man is fishing by the lake.
这家店做生意童叟无欺。
zhè jiā diàn zuò shēng yì tóng sǒu wú qī
This shop treats all customers fairly and honestly.
江边坐着一位渔叟。
jiāng biān zuò zhe yī wèi yú sǒu
An old fisherman is sitting by the river.
Practice Writing 叟 (sǒu)
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