COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 随 is built
Traditional etymology note: To walk 迶 to the city 阝; to follow a path
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How to Write 随 (suí) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to follow
suíTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
suí
随
to follow
Common words
suí biàn
随便
as one wishes; as one pleases; at random; negligent
suí zhe
随着
along with; in the wake of; following
suí hòu
随后
soon after
suí shí
随时
at any time; at all times; at the right time; whenever necessary
suí shǒu
随手
conveniently; without extra trouble; while doing it; in passing
suí yì
随意
as one wishes; according to one's wishes; at will; voluntary
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
随
随
随
随
随
随
随
随
LEARNING TIP
Remember 随
Say “suí” 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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 随
Common words and phrases
suí biàn
as one wishes; as one pleases; at random; negligent
suí zhe
along with; in the wake of; following
suí hòu
soon after
suí shí
at any time; at all times; at the right time; whenever necessary
suí shǒu
conveniently; without extra trouble; while doing it; in passing
suí yì
as one wishes; according to one's wishes; at will; voluntary
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“随”。
Zhège zì shì “suí”.
This character is “随”.
我正在学习“随”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “suí” zì.
I am learning the character “随”.
请写一遍“随”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “suí”.
Please write “随” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 随?
随 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 随 (suí) mean?
随 (suí) means to follow.
What is the radical of 随?
The radical of 随 is 阝, associated with Not yet classified.