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

Q: What does 诉 (sù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 诉 (sù) means "To tell / To complain / To sue". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 讠.

Q: How do you write 诉 stroke by stroke?

诉 has 7 strokes. The radical is 讠. 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 诉 and 讦?

诉 (sù) and 讦 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 诉?

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

Q: What common words use 诉?

Common words containing 诉 include: 告诉 (gào sù) — to tell; to inform; 投诉 (tóu sù) — to complain; to file a complaint; 起诉 (qǐ sù) — to sue; to bring a lawsuit.

How to Write 诉

The character 诉 (sù) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 讠 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

诉 is pronounced sù in Mandarin Chinese. It means To tell / To complain / To sue.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 诉 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 诉

告诉 gào sù

to tell; to inform

投诉 tóu sù

to complain; to file a complaint

起诉 qǐ sù

to sue; to bring a lawsuit

Example Sentences

请告诉他我的电话。

qǐng gào sù tā wǒ de diàn huà

Please give him my phone number.

我要投诉这家饭店。

wǒ yào tóu sù zhè jiā fàn diàn

I want to complain about this restaurant.

他决定起诉那家公司。

tā jué dìng qǐ sù nà jiā gōng sī

He decided to sue that company.

Similar Characters

讦 jié

讧 hòng

讨 tǎo

Practice Writing 诉 (sù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 诉

What does 诉 (sù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 诉 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 诉 and 讦?

What mistakes do learners make writing 诉?

What common words use 诉?

How to Write 诉 (sù)