穗 (suì) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 穗 (suì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 穗 (suì) means "Ear of grain; tassel". with 17 strokes and the radical 禾.

Q: How do you write 穗 stroke by stroke?

穗 has 17 strokes. The radical is 禾. 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 穗 and 稷?

穗 (suì) and 稷 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 穗?

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

Q: What common words use 穗?

Common words containing 穗 include: 麦穗 (mài suì) — Ear of wheat; 稻穗 (dào suì) — ear of rice; rice spike; 穗子 (suì zi) — Ear of grain; tassel.

How to Write 穗

The character 穗 (suì) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 禾 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

穗 is pronounced suì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Ear of grain; tassel.

Common Words with 穗

麦穗 mài suì

Ear of wheat

稻穗 dào suì

ear of rice; rice spike

穗子 suì zi

Ear of grain; tassel

Example Sentences

麦穗已经黄了。

mài suì yǐ jīng huáng le

The ears of wheat have turned yellow.

稻穗弯下了腰。

dào suì wān xià le yāo

The ears of rice are heavy and drooping.

衣服上有个穗子。

yī fú shàng yǒu gè suì zi

There is a tassel on the clothes.

Similar Characters

稷 jì

稹 zhěn

稻 dào

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Frequently Asked Questions about 穗

What does 穗 (suì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 穗 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 穗 and 稷?

What mistakes do learners make writing 穗?

What common words use 穗?

How to Write 穗 (suì)