COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 岁 is built
岁 can be remembered by breaking it into 山 + 夕. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.
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How to Write 岁 (suì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
classifier for years (of age)
suìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
suì
岁
classifier for years (of age)
Common words
suì shù
岁数
age (number of years old)
suì yuè
岁月
years; time
zhōu suì
周岁
one full year (e.g. on child's first birthday)
yā suì qián
压岁钱
money given to children as a gift on Chinese New Year's Eve
suì
岁
classifier for years (of age); year; year (of crop harvests)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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岁
岁
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岁
LEARNING TIP
Remember 岁
Say “suì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 岁
Common words and phrases
suì shù
age (number of years old)
suì yuè
years; time
zhōu suì
one full year (e.g. on child's first birthday)
yā suì qián
money given to children as a gift on Chinese New Year's Eve
suì
classifier for years (of age); year; year (of crop harvests)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“岁”。
Zhège zì shì “suì”.
This character is “岁”.
我正在学习“岁”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “suì” zì.
I am learning the character “岁”.
请写一遍“岁”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “suì”.
Please write “岁” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 岁?
岁 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 岁 (suì) mean?
岁 (suì) means classifier for years (of age).
What is the radical of 岁?
The radical of 岁 is 山, associated with Not yet classified.