COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 缩 is built
Traditional etymology note: 纟 (thread) suggests the meaning, while 宿 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 缩 (suō) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to withdraw
suōTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 14 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
suō
缩
to withdraw
Common words
suō duǎn
缩短
to shorten; to reduce; to curtail
suō xiǎo
缩小
to reduce; to decrease; to shrink
yā suō
压缩
to compress; compression
jǐn suō
紧缩
(economics) to reduce; to curtail; to cut back; to tighten
nóng suō
浓缩
to concentrate (a liquid); concentration; espresso coffee; abbr. for 意式濃縮咖啡|意式浓缩咖啡
shēn suō
伸缩
to lengthen and shorten; flexible; adjustable; retractable
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
缩
缩
缩
缩
缩
缩
缩
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 缩
Say “suō” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 14 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 缩
Common words and phrases
suō duǎn
to shorten; to reduce; to curtail
suō xiǎo
to reduce; to decrease; to shrink
yā suō
to compress; compression
jǐn suō
(economics) to reduce; to curtail; to cut back; to tighten
nóng suō
to concentrate (a liquid); concentration; espresso coffee; abbr. for 意式濃縮咖啡|意式浓缩咖啡
shēn suō
to lengthen and shorten; flexible; adjustable; retractable
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“缩”。
Zhège zì shì “suō”.
This character is “缩”.
我正在学习“缩”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “suō” zì.
I am learning the character “缩”.
请写一遍“缩”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “suō”.
Please write “缩” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 缩?
缩 is written with 14 strokes.
What does 缩 (suō) mean?
缩 (suō) means to withdraw.
What is the radical of 缩?
The radical of 缩 is 纟, associated with Not yet classified.