COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 速 is built
Traditional etymology note: 辶 (walk) suggests the meaning, while 束 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 速 (sù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
fast
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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
sù
速
fast
Common words
chē sù
车速
vehicle speed
gāo sù
高速
high speed; expressway (abbr. for 高速公路[gao1su4 gong1lu4])
kuài sù
快速
fast; high-speed; rapid
sù dù
速度
speed; rate; velocity; (music) tempo
chāo sù
超速
to exceed the speed limit; to speed; high-speed
jiā sù
加速
to speed up; to expedite
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
速
速
速
速
速
速
速
速
LEARNING TIP
Remember 速
Say “sù” 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 速
Common words and phrases
chē sù
vehicle speed
gāo sù
high speed; expressway (abbr. for 高速公路[gao1su4 gong1lu4])
kuài sù
fast; high-speed; rapid
sù dù
speed; rate; velocity; (music) tempo
chāo sù
to exceed the speed limit; to speed; high-speed
jiā sù
to speed up; to expedite
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“速”。
Zhège zì shì “sù”.
This character is “速”.
我正在学习“速”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “sù” zì.
I am learning the character “速”.
请写一遍“速”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “sù”.
Please write “速” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 速?
速 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 速 (sù) mean?
速 (sù) means fast.
What is the radical of 速?
The radical of 速 is 辶, associated with Not yet classified.