COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 宿 is built
Traditional etymology note: A person 亻 sleeping in a bed 百 under a roof 宀
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How to Write 宿 (sù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
lodge for the night
sùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
sù
宿
lodge for the night
Common words
sù shè
宿舍
dormitory; dorm room; living quarters; hostel
zhù sù
住宿
to stay at; lodging; accommodation
mín sù
民宿
(orthographic borrowing from Japanese 民宿 "minshuku") property rented via Airbnb or similar platform; guesthouse; bed-and-breakfast; homestay; pension
guī sù
归宿
place to return to; home; final destination; ending
shí sù
食宿
board and lodging; room and board
fēng cān lù sù
风餐露宿
lit. to eat in the open air and sleep outdoors (idiom); fig. to rough it
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 宿
Say “sù” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
sù shè
dormitory; dorm room; living quarters; hostel
zhù sù
to stay at; lodging; accommodation
mín sù
(orthographic borrowing from Japanese 民宿 "minshuku") property rented via Airbnb or similar platform; guesthouse; bed-and-breakfast; homestay; pension
guī sù
place to return to; home; final destination; ending
shí sù
board and lodging; room and board
fēng cān lù sù
lit. to eat in the open air and sleep outdoors (idiom); fig. to rough it
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 宿?
宿 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 宿 (sù) mean?
宿 (sù) means lodge for the night.
What is the radical of 宿?
The radical of 宿 is 宀, associated with Not yet classified.