COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 苏 is built
Traditional etymology note: 艹 (plant) suggests the meaning, while 稣 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 苏 (sū) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
surname Su
sūTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
sū
苏
surname Su
Common words
fù sū
复苏
to recover (health, economic); to resuscitate; anabiosis
sū xǐng
苏醒
to come to; to awaken; to regain consciousness
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 苏
Say “sū” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 苏
Common words and phrases
fù sū
to recover (health, economic); to resuscitate; anabiosis
sū xǐng
to come to; to awaken; to regain consciousness
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“苏”。
Zhège zì shì “sū”.
This character is “苏”.
我正在学习“苏”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “sū” zì.
I am learning the character “苏”.
请写一遍“苏”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “sū”.
Please write “苏” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 苏?
苏 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 苏 (sū) mean?
苏 (sū) means surname Su.
What is the radical of 苏?
The radical of 苏 is 艹, associated with Not yet classified.