COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 松 is built
Traditional etymology note: 木 (tree) suggests the meaning, while 公 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 松 (sōng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
loose
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
sōng
松
loose
Common words
fàng sōng
放松
to relax; to slacken; to loosen
qīng sōng
轻松
light; gentle; relaxed; effortless
kuān sōng
宽松
spacious; roomy; uncrowded; (of clothes) loose and comfortable; relaxed; free of worry; well-off; affluent
sōng chí
松弛
to relax; relaxed; limp; lax
sōng shù
松树
pine; pine tree
sōng xiè
松懈
to relax; to relax efforts; to slack off; to take it easy
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 松
Say “sōng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 松
Common words and phrases
fàng sōng
to relax; to slacken; to loosen
qīng sōng
light; gentle; relaxed; effortless
kuān sōng
spacious; roomy; uncrowded; (of clothes) loose and comfortable; relaxed; free of worry; well-off; affluent
sōng chí
to relax; relaxed; limp; lax
sōng shù
pine; pine tree
sōng xiè
to relax; to relax efforts; to slack off; to take it easy
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“松”。
Zhège zì shì “sōng”.
This character is “松”.
我正在学习“松”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “sōng” zì.
I am learning the character “松”.
请写一遍“松”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “sōng”.
Please write “松” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 松?
松 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 松 (sōng) mean?
松 (sōng) means loose.
What is the radical of 松?
The radical of 松 is 木, associated with Not yet classified.