唢 (suǒ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 唢 (suǒ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 唢 (suǒ) means "Suona (musical instrument)". with 10 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 唢 stroke by stroke?

唢 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 唢 and 呢?

唢 (suǒ) 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 唢?

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 唢?

Common words containing 唢 include: 唢呐 (suǒ nà) — Suona (Chinese woodwind instrument); 吹唢呐 (chuī suǒ nà) — to play the suona; 唢呐声 (suǒ nà shēng) — The sound of a suona.

How to Write 唢

The character 唢 (suǒ) 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

唢 is pronounced suǒ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Suona (musical instrument).

Common Words with 唢

唢呐 suǒ nà

Suona (Chinese woodwind instrument)

吹唢呐 chuī suǒ nà

to play the suona

唢呐声 suǒ nà shēng

The sound of a suona

Example Sentences

他在吹唢呐。

tā zài chuī suǒ nà

He is playing the suona.

爷爷喜欢吹唢呐。

yé yé xǐ huān chuī suǒ nà

Grandpa likes playing the suona.

唢呐声很大。

suǒ nà shēng hěn dà

The sound of the suona is very loud.

Similar Characters

呢 ne

呣 ḿ

呤 líng

Practice Writing 唢 (suǒ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 唢

What does 唢 (suǒ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 唢 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 唢 and 呢?

What mistakes do learners make writing 唢?

What common words use 唢?

How to Write 唢 (suǒ)