COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 俗 is built
Traditional etymology note: 亻 (person) suggests the meaning, while 谷 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 俗 (sú) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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súTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
sú
俗
custom
Common words
fēng sú
风俗
social custom
mín sú
民俗
popular custom
xí sú
习俗
custom; tradition; local tradition; convention
sú chēng
俗称
commonly referred to as; common term
sú huà
俗话
common saying; proverb
sú yǔ
俗语
common saying; proverb; colloquial speech
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 俗
Say “sú” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 俗
Common words and phrases
fēng sú
social custom
mín sú
popular custom
xí sú
custom; tradition; local tradition; convention
sú chēng
commonly referred to as; common term
sú huà
common saying; proverb
sú yǔ
common saying; proverb; colloquial speech
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 俗?
俗 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 俗 (sú) mean?
俗 (sú) means custom.
What is the radical of 俗?
The radical of 俗 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.