COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 酸 is built
Traditional etymology note: Wine 酉 aged too long 夋; 夋 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 酸 (suān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
sour
suānTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 14 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
suān
酸
sour
Common words
suān nǎi
酸奶
yogurt
xīn suān
心酸
to feel sad
xīn suān
辛酸
pungent (taste); bitter; fig. sad; miserable
suān tián kǔ là
酸甜苦辣
sour, sweet, bitter and spicy hot; fig. the joys and sorrows of life
suān
酸
sour; tart; sick at heart; grieved
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 酸
Say “suān” 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.
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Common words and phrases
suān nǎi
yogurt
xīn suān
to feel sad
xīn suān
pungent (taste); bitter; fig. sad; miserable
suān tián kǔ là
sour, sweet, bitter and spicy hot; fig. the joys and sorrows of life
suān
sour; tart; sick at heart; grieved
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“酸”。
Zhège zì shì “suān”.
This character is “酸”.
我正在学习“酸”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “suān” zì.
I am learning the character “酸”.
请写一遍“酸”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “suān”.
Please write “酸” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 酸?
酸 is written with 14 strokes.
What does 酸 (suān) mean?
酸 (suān) means sour.
What is the radical of 酸?
The radical of 酸 is 酉, associated with Not yet classified.