俗 (sú) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 俗 (sú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 俗 (sú) means "custom; vulgar; common". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 俗 stroke by stroke?

俗 has 9 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 俗 and 伯?

俗 (sú) and 伯 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 俗?

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

Q: What common words use 俗?

Common words containing 俗 include: 风俗 (fēng sú) — Custom or tradition; 俗气 (sú qì) — tacky; vulgar; in poor taste; 通俗 (tōng sú) — Popular, common, or colloquial..

How to Write 俗

The character 俗 (sú) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 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

俗 is pronounced sú in Mandarin Chinese. It means custom; vulgar; common.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 俗 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 俗

风俗 fēng sú

Custom or tradition

俗气 sú qì

tacky; vulgar; in poor taste

通俗 tōng sú

Popular, common, or colloquial.

Example Sentences

每个国家有不同风俗。

měi gè guó jiā yǒu bù tóng fēng sú

Every country has different customs.

这件衣服很俗气。

zhè jiàn yī fú hěn sú qì

This piece of clothing is very tacky.

这本书很通俗。

zhè běn shū hěn tōng sú

This book is very easy to understand.

Similar Characters

伯 bó

估 gū

伲 nì

Practice Writing 俗 (sú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 俗

What does 俗 (sú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 俗 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 俗 and 伯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 俗?

What common words use 俗?

How to Write 俗 (sú)