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

Q: What does 薮 (sǒu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 薮 (sǒu) means "Marsh / Thicket". with 16 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 薮 stroke by stroke?

薮 has 16 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 薮 and 蒟?

薮 (sǒu) and 蒟 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 薮?

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

Q: What common words use 薮?

Common words containing 薮 include: 渊薮 (yuān sǒu) — A gathering place or hotbed.; 薮泽 (sǒu zé) — Marshland; 蜂薮 (fēng sǒu) — A swarm of bees / A gathering place.

How to Write 薮

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

薮 is pronounced sǒu in Mandarin Chinese. It means Marsh / Thicket.

Common Words with 薮

渊薮 yuān sǒu

A gathering place or hotbed.

薮泽 sǒu zé

Marshland

蜂薮 fēng sǒu

A swarm of bees / A gathering place

Example Sentences

这里是人才的渊薮。

zhè lǐ shì rén cái de yuān sǒu

This is a gathering place for talent.

薮泽里有很多小鱼。

sǒu zé lǐ yǒu hěn duō xiǎo yú

There are many small fish in the marsh.

游客如蜂薮般聚集。

yóu kè rú fēng sǒu bān jù jí

Tourists gathered like a swarm of bees.

Similar Characters

蒟 jǔ

蒻 ruò

蓂 míng

Practice Writing 薮 (sǒu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 薮

What does 薮 (sǒu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 薮 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 薮 and 蒟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 薮?

What common words use 薮?

How to Write 薮 (sǒu)