窣 (sū) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 窣 (sū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 窣 (sū) means "rustle (sound)". with 13 strokes and the radical 穴.

Q: How do you write 窣 stroke by stroke?

窣 has 13 strokes. The radical is 穴. 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 窣 and 窑?

窣 (sū) and 窑 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 窣?

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

Q: What common words use 窣?

Common words containing 窣 include: 窸窣 (xī sū) — rustle; 窣窣 (sū sū) — rustling sound; 窣静 (sū jìng) — quiet and still.

How to Write 窣

The character 窣 (sū) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 穴 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

窣 is pronounced sū in Mandarin Chinese. It means rustle (sound).

Common Words with 窣

窸窣 xī sū

rustle

窣窣 sū sū

rustling sound

窣静 sū jìng

quiet and still

Example Sentences

草丛里有窸窣声。

cǎo cóng lǐ yǒu xī sū shēng

There is a rustling sound in the grass.

树叶窣窣作响。

shù yè sū sū zuò xiǎng

The leaves are rustling softly.

夜晚的森林很窣静。

yè wǎn de sēn lín hěn sū jìng

The forest is very quiet at night.

Similar Characters

窑 yáo

窒 zhì

窕 tiǎo

Practice Writing 窣 (sū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 窣

What does 窣 (sū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 窣 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 窣 and 窑?

What mistakes do learners make writing 窣?

What common words use 窣?

How to Write 窣 (sū)