COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 损 is built
Traditional etymology note: 扌 (hand) suggests the meaning, while 员 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 损 (sǔn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to decrease; to lose
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sǔn
损
to decrease; to lose
Common words
sǔn hài
损害
harm; to damage; to impair
sǔn shī
损失
loss; damage; to lose; to suffer damage
kuī sǔn
亏损
deficit; (financial) loss
sǔn huài
损坏
to damage; to injure
sǔn shāng
损伤
to harm; to damage; to injure; impairment
mó sǔn
磨损
to suffer wear and tear; to deteriorate through use; to wear out
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 损
Say “sǔn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
sǔn hài
harm; to damage; to impair
sǔn shī
loss; damage; to lose; to suffer damage
kuī sǔn
deficit; (financial) loss
sǔn huài
to damage; to injure
sǔn shāng
to harm; to damage; to injure; impairment
mó sǔn
to suffer wear and tear; to deteriorate through use; to wear out
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 损?
损 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 损 (sǔn) mean?
损 (sǔn) means to decrease; to lose.
What is the radical of 损?
The radical of 损 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.