塑 (sù) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 塑 (sù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 塑 (sù) means "mold / model / plastic". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 13 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 塑 stroke by stroke?

塑 has 13 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 塑 and 埝?

塑 (sù) and 埝 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 塑?

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

Q: What common words use 塑?

Common words containing 塑 include: 塑料 (sù liào) — plastic; 雕塑 (diāo sù) — Sculpture; to sculpt; 塑造 (sù zào) — mold / shape / portray.

How to Write 塑

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

塑 is pronounced sù in Mandarin Chinese. It means mold / model / plastic.

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

Common Words with 塑

塑料 sù liào

plastic

雕塑 diāo sù

Sculpture; to sculpt

塑造 sù zào

mold / shape / portray

Example Sentences

请不要用塑料袋。

qǐng bú yào yòng sù liào dài

Please don't use plastic bags.

公园里有一个大雕塑。

gōng yuán lǐ yǒu yí gè dà diāo sù

There is a large sculpture in the park.

他塑造了一个英雄。

tā sù zào le yí gè yīng xióng

He created a hero.

Similar Characters

埝 niàn

域 yù

埠 bù

Practice Writing 塑 (sù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 塑

What does 塑 (sù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 塑 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 塑 and 埝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 塑?

What common words use 塑?

How to Write 塑 (sù)