COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 诉 is built
Traditional etymology note: Words 讠 of blame 斥; 斥 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 诉 (sù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to complain
sùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
sù
诉
to complain
Common words
gào sù
告诉
to press charges; to file a complaint
tóu sù
投诉
complaint; to complain; to register a complaint (esp. as a customer)
qīng sù
倾诉
to say everything (that is on one's mind)
qǐ sù
起诉
to sue; to bring a lawsuit against; to prosecute
shàng sù
上诉
to appeal (a judicial case); appeal
shēn sù
申诉
to file a complaint; to appeal (to an authority, a higher court of justice etc); complaint; appeal
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
诉
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诉
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 诉
Say “sù” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 诉
Common words and phrases
gào sù
to press charges; to file a complaint
tóu sù
complaint; to complain; to register a complaint (esp. as a customer)
qīng sù
to say everything (that is on one's mind)
qǐ sù
to sue; to bring a lawsuit against; to prosecute
shàng sù
to appeal (a judicial case); appeal
shēn sù
to file a complaint; to appeal (to an authority, a higher court of justice etc); complaint; appeal
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“诉”。
Zhège zì shì “sù”.
This character is “诉”.
我正在学习“诉”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “sù” zì.
I am learning the character “诉”.
请写一遍“诉”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “sù”.
Please write “诉” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 诉?
诉 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 诉 (sù) mean?
诉 (sù) means to complain.
What is the radical of 诉?
The radical of 诉 is 讠, associated with Not yet classified.