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

Q: What does 溯 (sù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 溯 (sù) means "to go against the stream; to trace back". with 13 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 溯 stroke by stroke?

溯 has 13 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 溯 and 涪?

溯 (sù) and 涪 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 溯?

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

Q: What common words use 溯?

Common words containing 溯 include: 追溯 (zhuī sù) — to trace back to; 回溯 (huí sù) — To trace back; to recall.; 溯源 (sù yuán) — to trace to the source.

How to Write 溯

The character 溯 (sù) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

溯 is pronounced sù in Mandarin Chinese. It means to go against the stream; to trace back.

Common Words with 溯

追溯 zhuī sù

to trace back to

回溯 huí sù

To trace back; to recall.

溯源 sù yuán

to trace to the source

Example Sentences

历史可以追溯。

lì shǐ kě yǐ zhuī sù

History can be traced back.

我们回溯过去。

wǒ men huí sù guò qù

We trace back to the past.

凡事要溯源。

fán shì yào sù yuán

Everything should be traced back to its source.

Similar Characters

涪 fú

涫 guàn

涮 shuàn

Practice Writing 溯 (sù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 溯

What does 溯 (sù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 溯 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 溯 and 涪?

What mistakes do learners make writing 溯?

What common words use 溯?

How to Write 溯 (sù)