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

Q: What does 速 (sù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 速 (sù) means "speed". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 速 stroke by stroke?

速 has 10 strokes. The radical is 辶. 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 速 and 迢?

速 (sù) and 迢 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 速?

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

Q: What common words use 速?

Common words containing 速 include: 速度 (sù dù) — speed; 快速 (kuài sù) — fast; rapid; high-speed; 高速 (gāo sù) — high speed; expressway.

How to Write 速

The character 速 (sù) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 辶 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

速 is pronounced sù in Mandarin Chinese. It means speed.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 速 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 速

速度 sù dù

speed

快速 kuài sù

fast; rapid; high-speed

高速 gāo sù

high speed; expressway

Example Sentences

这辆车的速度很快。

zhè liàng chē de sù dù hěn kuài

This car is very fast.

请快速完成作业。

qǐng kuài sù wán chéng zuò yè

Please finish the homework quickly.

我们在高速公路上。

wǒ men zài gāo sù gōng lù shàng

We are on the highway.

Similar Characters

迢 tiáo

迤 yí

迥 jiǒng

Practice Writing 速 (sù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 速

What does 速 (sù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 速 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 速 and 迢?

What mistakes do learners make writing 速?

What common words use 速?

How to Write 速 (sù)