COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 孙 is built
Traditional etymology note: Simplified form of 孫; a chain 系 of descent 子
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How to Write 孙 (sūn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
grandson
sūnTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
sūn
孙
grandson
Common words
sūn nǚ
孙女
son's daughter; granddaughter
sūn zi
孙子
grandson; son's son
zǐ sūn
子孙
offspring; posterity
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
孙
孙
孙
孙
孙
孙
孙
孙
LEARNING TIP
Remember 孙
Say “sūn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 孙
Common words and phrases
sūn nǚ
son's daughter; granddaughter
sūn zi
grandson; son's son
zǐ sūn
offspring; posterity
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“孙”。
Zhège zì shì “sūn”.
This character is “孙”.
我正在学习“孙”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “sūn” zì.
I am learning the character “孙”.
请写一遍“孙”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “sūn”.
Please write “孙” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 孙?
孙 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 孙 (sūn) mean?
孙 (sūn) means grandson.
What is the radical of 孙?
The radical of 孙 is 子, associated with Not yet classified.