COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 睡 is built
Traditional etymology note: 目 (eye) suggests the meaning, while 垂 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 睡 (shuì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to sleep
shuìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 13 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shuì
睡
to sleep
Common words
shuì jiào
睡觉
to go to bed; to sleep
shuì mián
睡眠
sleep; to sleep; (computing) to enter sleep mode
chén shuì
沉睡
to be fast asleep; (fig.) to lie dormant; to lie undiscovered
hān shuì
酣睡
to sleep soundly; to fall into a deep sleep
shuì dài
睡袋
sleeping bag
shuì
睡
to sleep; to lie down
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
睡
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睡
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 睡
Say “shuì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 13 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 睡
Common words and phrases
shuì jiào
to go to bed; to sleep
shuì mián
sleep; to sleep; (computing) to enter sleep mode
chén shuì
to be fast asleep; (fig.) to lie dormant; to lie undiscovered
hān shuì
to sleep soundly; to fall into a deep sleep
shuì dài
sleeping bag
shuì
to sleep; to lie down
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“睡”。
Zhège zì shì “shuì”.
This character is “睡”.
我正在学习“睡”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shuì” zì.
I am learning the character “睡”.
请写一遍“睡”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shuì”.
Please write “睡” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 睡?
睡 is written with 13 strokes.
What does 睡 (shuì) mean?
睡 (shuì) means to sleep.
What is the radical of 睡?
The radical of 睡 is 目, associated with Not yet classified.