孙 (sūn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 孙 (sūn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 孙 (sūn) means "grandchild; grandson". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 子.

Q: How do you write 孙 stroke by stroke?

孙 has 6 strokes. The radical is 子. 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 孙 and 孔?

孙 (sūn) and 孔 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 孙?

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

Q: What common words use 孙?

Common words containing 孙 include: 孙子 (sūn zi) — grandson; 孙女 (sūn nǚ) — granddaughter; 姓孙 (xìng sūn) — Surname Sun.

How to Write 孙

The character 孙 (sūn) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 子 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

孙 is pronounced sūn in Mandarin Chinese. It means grandchild; grandson.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 孙 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 孙

孙子 sūn zi

grandson

孙女 sūn nǚ

granddaughter

姓孙 xìng sūn

Surname Sun

Example Sentences

他有一个可爱的孙子。

tā yǒu yí gè kě ài de sūn zi

He has a cute grandson.

他的孙女在读大学。

tā de sūn nǚ zài dú dà xué

His granddaughter is in university.

我的汉语老师姓孙。

wǒ de hàn yǔ lǎo shī xìng sūn

My Chinese teacher's surname is Sun.

Similar Characters

孔 kǒng

孕 yùn

字 zì

Practice Writing 孙 (sūn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 孙

What does 孙 (sūn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 孙 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 孙 and 孔?

What mistakes do learners make writing 孙?

What common words use 孙?

How to Write 孙 (sūn)