唆 (suō) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 唆 (suō) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 唆 (suō) means "To instigate or incite.". with 10 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 唆 stroke by stroke?

唆 has 10 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 唆 and 呢?

唆 (suō) and 呢 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 唆?

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

Q: What common words use 唆?

Common words containing 唆 include: 教唆 (jiào suō) — to instigate; to abet; 唆使 (suō shǐ) — To instigate or egg someone on.; 挑唆 (tiǎo suō) — to instigate; to incite.

How to Write 唆

The character 唆 (suō) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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

唆 is pronounced suō in Mandarin Chinese. It means To instigate or incite..

Common Words with 唆

教唆 jiào suō

to instigate; to abet

唆使 suō shǐ

To instigate or egg someone on.

挑唆 tiǎo suō

to instigate; to incite

Example Sentences

不要教唆别人做坏事。

bú yào jiào suō bié rén zuò huài shì

Don't instigate others to do bad things.

是谁唆使你这么做的？

shì shuí suō shǐ nǐ zhè me zuò de

Who instigated you to do this?

他喜欢挑唆是非。

tā xǐ huān tiǎo suō shì fēi

He likes to stir up trouble.

Similar Characters

呢 ne

呣 ḿ

呤 líng

Practice Writing 唆 (suō)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 唆

What does 唆 (suō) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 唆 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 唆 and 呢?

What mistakes do learners make writing 唆?

What common words use 唆?

How to Write 唆 (suō)