COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 索 is built
Traditional etymology note: A rope 糸 hanging from the ceiling 冖
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How to Write 索 (suǒ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to search
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
suǒ
索
to search
Common words
sōu suǒ
搜索
to search (a place); to search (a database); to search for (sth)
tàn suǒ
探索
to explore; to probe
xiàn suǒ
线索
trail; clues; thread (of a story)
lì suǒ
利索
nimble
mō suǒ
摸索
to feel about; to grope about; to fumble; to do things slowly
sī suǒ
思索
to think deeply; to ponder
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
索
索
索
索
索
索
索
索
LEARNING TIP
Remember 索
Say “suǒ” 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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 索
Common words and phrases
sōu suǒ
to search (a place); to search (a database); to search for (sth)
tàn suǒ
to explore; to probe
xiàn suǒ
trail; clues; thread (of a story)
lì suǒ
nimble
mō suǒ
to feel about; to grope about; to fumble; to do things slowly
sī suǒ
to think deeply; to ponder
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“索”。
Zhège zì shì “suǒ”.
This character is “索”.
我正在学习“索”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “suǒ” zì.
I am learning the character “索”.
请写一遍“索”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “suǒ”.
Please write “索” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 索?
索 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 索 (suǒ) mean?
索 (suǒ) means to search.
What is the radical of 索?
The radical of 索 is 糸, associated with Not yet classified.