髓 (suǐ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 髓 (suǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 髓 (suǐ) means "marrow / essence". with 21 strokes and the radical 骨.

Q: How do you write 髓 stroke by stroke?

髓 has 21 strokes. The radical is 骨. 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 髓 and 髋?

髓 (suǐ) and 髋 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 髓?

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

Q: What common words use 髓?

Common words containing 髓 include: 骨髓 (gǔ suǐ) — bone marrow; 精髓 (jīng suǐ) — Essence; 脑髓 (nǎo suǐ) — brain tissue; marrow.

How to Write 髓

The character 髓 (suǐ) is written with 21 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 骨 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

髓 is pronounced suǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means marrow / essence.

Common Words with 髓

骨髓 gǔ suǐ

bone marrow

精髓 jīng suǐ

Essence

脑髓 nǎo suǐ

brain tissue; marrow

Example Sentences

骨髓可以制造血液。

gǔ suǐ kě yǐ zhì zào xuè yè

Bone marrow can produce blood.

这是中国文化的精髓。

zhè shì zhōng guó wén huà de jīng suǐ

This is the essence of Chinese culture.

脑髓保护着神经。

nǎo suǐ bǎo hù zhe shén jīng

Brain tissue protects the nerves.

Similar Characters

髋 kuān

髌 bìn

髑 dú

Practice Writing 髓 (suǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 髓

What does 髓 (suǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 髓 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 髓 and 髋?

What mistakes do learners make writing 髓?

What common words use 髓?

How to Write 髓 (suǐ)