擞 (sǒu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 擞 (sǒu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 擞 (sǒu) means "to shake; to rouse". with 16 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 擞 stroke by stroke?

擞 has 16 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 擞 and 摔?

擞 (sǒu) and 摔 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 擞?

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

Q: What common words use 擞?

Common words containing 擞 include: 精神抖擞 (jīng shén dǒu sǒu) — Full of energy; in high spirits.; 抖擞 (dǒu sǒu) — to enliven; to rouse; to pull oneself together; 擞动 (sǒu dòng) — to shake; to quiver.

How to Write 擞

The character 擞 (sǒu) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 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

擞 is pronounced sǒu in Mandarin Chinese. It means to shake; to rouse.

Common Words with 擞

精神抖擞 jīng shén dǒu sǒu

Full of energy; in high spirits.

抖擞 dǒu sǒu

to enliven; to rouse; to pull oneself together

擞动 sǒu dòng

to shake; to quiver

Example Sentences

他今天精神抖擞。

tā jīn tiān jīng shén dǒu sǒu

He is full of energy today.

鸟儿抖擞着羽毛。

niǎo ér dǒu sǒu zhe yǔ máo

The bird is shaking its feathers.

他擞动了一下身体。

tā sǒu dòng le yī xià shēn tǐ

He shook his body.

Similar Characters

摔 shuāi

摘 zhāi

摞 luò

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Frequently Asked Questions about 擞

What does 擞 (sǒu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 擞 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 擞 and 摔?

What mistakes do learners make writing 擞?

What common words use 擞?

How to Write 擞 (sǒu)