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

Q: What does 琐 (suǒ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 琐 (suǒ) means "Trivial; Petty". with 11 strokes and the radical 王.

Q: How do you write 琐 stroke by stroke?

琐 has 11 strokes. The radical is 王. 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 琐 and 玲?

琐 (suǒ) and 玲 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 琐?

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

Q: What common words use 琐?

Common words containing 琐 include: 琐事 (suǒ shì) — Trifles; Trivial matters; 琐碎 (suǒ suì) — Trivial; Fragmented; 繁琐 (fán suǒ) — tedious or cumbersome.

How to Write 琐

The character 琐 (suǒ) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 王 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

琐 is pronounced suǒ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Trivial; Petty.

Common Words with 琐

琐事 suǒ shì

Trifles; Trivial matters

琐碎 suǒ suì

Trivial; Fragmented

繁琐 fán suǒ

tedious or cumbersome

Example Sentences

别为这些琐事生气。

bié wèi zhè xiē suǒ shì shēng qì

Don't get angry over these trifles.

他的工作非常琐碎。

tā de gōng zuò fēi cháng suǒ suì

His work is very trivial.

这个手续很繁琐。

zhè ge shǒu xù hěn fán suǒ

This procedure is very tedious.

Similar Characters

玲 líng

玳 dài

玷 diàn

Practice Writing 琐 (suǒ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 琐

What does 琐 (suǒ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 琐 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 琐 and 玲?

What mistakes do learners make writing 琐?

What common words use 琐?

How to Write 琐 (suǒ)