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

Q: What does 狲 (sūn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 狲 (sūn) means "monkey". with 9 strokes and the radical 犭.

Q: How do you write 狲 stroke by stroke?

狲 has 9 strokes. The radical is 犭. 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 狲 and 状?

狲 (sūn) and 状 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 狲?

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

Q: What common words use 狲?

Common words containing 狲 include: 猢狲 (hú sūn) — monkey; 狲猴 (sūn hóu) — monkey; 猢狲散 (hú sūn sàn) — to scatter like monkeys (when the leader falls).

How to Write 狲

The character 狲 (sūn) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 犭 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

狲 is pronounced sūn in Mandarin Chinese. It means monkey.

Common Words with 狲

猢狲 hú sūn

monkey

狲猴 sūn hóu

monkey

猢狲散 hú sūn sàn

to scatter like monkeys (when the leader falls)

Example Sentences

树上有一群猢狲。

shù shàng yǒu yī qún hú sūn

There is a troop of monkeys in the tree.

狲猴非常聪明。

sūn hóu fēi cháng cōng míng

Monkeys are very clever.

大家都猢狲散了。

dà jiā dōu hú sūn sàn le

Everyone scattered in all directions.

Similar Characters

状 zhuàng

犹 yóu

犾 yín

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Frequently Asked Questions about 狲

What does 狲 (sūn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 狲 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 狲 and 状?

What mistakes do learners make writing 狲?

What common words use 狲?

How to Write 狲 (sūn)