COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 说 is built
Traditional etymology note: 讠 (speech) suggests the meaning, while 兑 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 说 (shuō) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to speak; to talk; to say
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shuō
说
to speak; to talk; to say
Common words
shuō huà
说话
to speak; to say; to talk; to gossip
tīng shuō
听说
to hear (sth said); one hears (that); hearsay; listening and speaking
shuō fǎ
说法
to expound Buddhist teachings
shuō míng
说明
to explain; to illustrate; to indicate; to show
xiǎo shuō
小说
novel; fiction
zài shuō
再说
to say again; to put off a discussion until later; moreover; what's more
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
说
说
说
说
说
说
说
说
LEARNING TIP
Remember 说
Say “shuō” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 说
Common words and phrases
shuō huà
to speak; to say; to talk; to gossip
tīng shuō
to hear (sth said); one hears (that); hearsay; listening and speaking
shuō fǎ
to expound Buddhist teachings
shuō míng
to explain; to illustrate; to indicate; to show
xiǎo shuō
novel; fiction
zài shuō
to say again; to put off a discussion until later; moreover; what's more
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“说”。
Zhège zì shì “shuō”.
This character is “说”.
我正在学习“说”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shuō” zì.
I am learning the character “说”.
请写一遍“说”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shuō”.
Please write “说” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 说?
说 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 说 (shuō) mean?
说 (shuō) means to speak; to talk; to say.
What is the radical of 说?
The radical of 说 is 讠, associated with Not yet classified.