How to Write 缩
The character 缩 (suō) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 纟 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
缩 is pronounced suō in Mandarin Chinese. It means To shrink; to contract; to shorten.
As an HSK Level 4 character, 缩 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 缩
缩小
suō xiǎo
To reduce; to shrink; to narrow
缩短
suō duǎn
To shorten; to curtail
缩水
suō shuǐ
To shrink (after washing); to decrease in value
Example Sentences
差距正在缩小。
chā jù zhèng zài suō xiǎo
The gap is narrowing.
距离缩短了。
jù lí suō duǎn le
The distance has shortened.
这件衣服缩水了。
zhè jiàn yī fú suō shuǐ le
This piece of clothing has shrunk.
Practice Writing 缩 (suō)
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