随 (suí) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 随 (suí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 随 (suí) means "To follow / Along with". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 随 stroke by stroke?

随 has 11 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 随 and 郗?

随 (suí) and 郗 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 随?

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

Q: What common words use 随?

Common words containing 随 include: 随便 (suí biàn) — Casual / As one pleases / Random; 随时 (suí shí) — At any time / Whenever; 随手 (suí shǒu) — Conveniently / In passing / Without extra effort.

How to Write 随

The character 随 (suí) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 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

随 is pronounced suí in Mandarin Chinese. It means To follow / Along with.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 随 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 随

随便 suí biàn

Casual / As one pleases / Random

随时 suí shí

At any time / Whenever

随手 suí shǒu

Conveniently / In passing / Without extra effort

Example Sentences

请随便坐，别客气。

qǐng suí biàn zuò bié kè qì

Please have a seat, make yourself at home.

有事请随时给我打电话。

yǒu shì qǐng suí shí gěi wǒ dǎ diàn huà

Please call me anytime if you need anything.

离开时请随手关灯。

lí kāi shí qǐng suí shǒu guān dēng

Please turn off the lights when you leave.

Similar Characters

郗 xī

郛 fú

郜 gào

Practice Writing 随 (suí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 随

What does 随 (suí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 随 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 随 and 郗?

What mistakes do learners make writing 随?

What common words use 随?

How to Write 随 (suí)