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

Q: What does 梭 (suō) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 梭 (suō) means "shuttle (weaving)". with 11 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 梭 stroke by stroke?

梭 has 11 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 梭 and 枯?

梭 (suō) and 枯 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 梭?

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

Q: What common words use 梭?

Common words containing 梭 include: 穿梭 (chuān suō) — To shuttle back and forth; 梭子 (suō zi) — shuttle; 梭鱼 (suō yú) — barracuda; mullet.

How to Write 梭

The character 梭 (suō) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

梭 is pronounced suō in Mandarin Chinese. It means shuttle (weaving).

Common Words with 梭

穿梭 chuān suō

To shuttle back and forth

梭子 suō zi

shuttle

梭鱼 suō yú

barracuda; mullet

Example Sentences

汽车在街上穿梭。

qì chē zài jiē shàng chuān suō

Cars are weaving through the streets.

织布机上有个梭子。

zhī bù jī shàng yǒu gè suō zi

There is a shuttle on the loom.

这种梭鱼味道鲜美。

zhè zhǒng suō yú wèi dào xiān měi

This barracuda tastes delicious.

Similar Characters

枯 kū

枰 píng

枳 zhǐ

Practice Writing 梭 (suō)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 梭

What does 梭 (suō) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 梭 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 梭 and 枯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 梭?

What common words use 梭?

How to Write 梭 (suō)