苏 Stroke Order — How to Write 苏
苏 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 艹, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
苏 Radical and Character Components
苏 is a phono-semantic compound: 艹 (plant) carries the meaning, while 稣 indicates the sound.
Radical: 艹 + 4 more strokes
苏 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- sū
Meanings of 苏 in Chinese
1
sū苏
revive, recover, wake up
病人终于苏醒了。
The patient finally woke up.
perilla (plant)
紫苏叶可以用来泡茶。
Perilla leaves can be used to make tea.
Soviet (abbr.); transliteration
苏联曾是一个大国。
The Soviet Union was once a great power.
Common Words and Phrases with 苏
1
Suzhou dialect; also refers to the spoken parts in Kunqu opera performed in Suzhou dialect.
这位演员的苏白地道极了，把人物刻画得活灵活现。
This actor's Subai is incredibly authentic, bringing the character vividly to life.
2
Jiangsu cuisine, a major Chinese culinary tradition known for its delicate flavors and elaborate presentation.
南京的许多餐厅都提供正宗的苏菜，吸引着来自各地的美食爱好者。
Many restaurants in Nanjing offer authentic Su cuisine, attracting food lovers from all over.
3
Soda, or sodium carbonate (Na2CO3), is a white, strongly alkaline powder used as an important industrial raw material and to soften hard water.
为了彻底清洁厨房的顽固油渍，我决定用一些苏打粉来擦洗。
To thoroughly clean stubborn grease stains in the kitchen, I decided to use some soda powder for scrubbing.
4
A type of crisp, savory cracker typically made with baking soda, often served with cheese or dips.
我通常早餐吃苏打饼干配一杯茶。
I usually have soda crackers with a cup of tea for breakfast.
5
Sū dān (苏丹) refers to: 1. A sultan, a title for a supreme ruler in some Islamic countries. 2. Sudan, a country in North Africa.
古老的传说中，一位智慧的苏丹统治着一个富饶的王国。
In ancient legends, a wise sultan ruled a prosperous kingdom.
6
Revive; bring back to life.
春风吹拂，大地苏活，一片生机盎然的景象
The spring breeze blows, the earth revives, presenting a scene of vibrant life.
7
Suzhou Opera (sūjù) is a local opera genre from Jiangsu Province, China, that evolved from the folk art 'Suzhou Tanhang'.
苏剧独特的唱腔和表演形式吸引了众多戏曲爱好者。
Suju Opera's unique vocal techniques and performance styles attract numerous opera enthusiasts.
8
revive; recover consciousness; reappear
古老的技艺在现代设计师的巧手下苏生，焕发出新的生命力。
The ancient craftsmanship revived under the skillful hands of modern designers, radiating new vitality.
9
A council of workers, peasants, and soldiers, which served as a governmental body at various levels in the former Soviet Union. The term was also used for worker-peasant democratic political organizations in China during the Second Revolutionary Civil War.
历史研究者们对不同地区的苏维埃组织形式进行了详细分析。
Historical researchers conducted detailed analyses of the organizational structures of the Soviets in various regions.
10
to wake up; to revive or regain consciousness.
春风拂过大地，沉睡的万物渐渐苏醒，展现出勃勃生机。
As the spring breeze swept across the land, the dormant nature gradually awakened, displaying vibrant vitality.
11
Suzhou embroidery (sūxiù), a renowned style of embroidery originating from Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China.
这幅苏绣作品以其精湛的技艺和典雅的图案赢得了国内外观众的赞赏。
This Suzhou embroidery piece has won the admiration of audiences both at home and abroad for its exquisite craftsmanship and elegant patterns.
12
The Suez Canal is a man-made waterway located in Egypt, connecting the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea.
苏伊士运河是连接地中海和红海的重要水道，极大地缩短了航程
The Suez Canal is an important waterway connecting the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea, greatly shortening the journey.
13
Suzhou numerals, an old system used by shopkeepers to mark prices.
这家老字号的账本上，依旧能看到用苏州码子记录的收支。
On the ledger of this old established shop, one can still see income and expenses recorded using Suzhou numerals.
More words with 苏
- lū噜sū苏Long-winded; wordy.
- tú屠sū苏Tusu wine, New Year's medicinal wine
- zǐ紫sū苏Perilla, Shiso
- fù复sū苏recovery, revival
- sū苏zhōu州Suzhou
- jiāng江sū苏Jiangsu, Kiangsu
- liú流sū苏Tassel, Fringe
- sū苏shì轼Su Shi, Su Tung-p'o
- sū苏zhōu州hé河Suzhou Creek, Suzhou River
- zǐ紫sū苏yè叶perilla leaf, shiso leaf
- sū苏míng明Su Ming, Ming Su
- sū苏zhōu州yuán园lín林Suzhou Gardens, Classical Gardens of Suzhou
- wàn万wù物fù复sū苏Everything revives, Nature's revival
- jiāng江sū苏shěng省Jiangsu Province, Jiangsu
- jīng经jì济fù复sū苏economic recovery, economic rebound
- sū苏dá打fěn粉baking soda, bicarbonate of soda
- tú屠sū苏jiǔ酒Tusu wine, A traditional Chinese medicinal wine
- sū苏xiù绣zuò作pǐn品Suzhou embroidery works, Suzhou embroidery pieces
- sū苏shuǐ水ér而lì立Su stands by the water., Standing by Su's waters.
- zǒu走xiàng向fù复sū苏Heading towards recovery, On the path to recovery
Idioms with 苏
- sǐ死ér而fù复sū苏come back to life
- zhī枝yè叶fú扶sū苏lush, well-arranged branches and leaves
- sū苏hǎi海hán韩cháo潮grand, powerful, sweeping literary style
- sū苏wǔ武mù牧yáng羊steadfast loyalty in adversity
- hán韩cháo潮sū苏hǎi海magnificent literary styles of Han Yu and Su Shi
- hán韩hǎi海sū苏cháo潮Grand literary works of Han Yu and Su Shi
- lěi累kuài块jī积sū苏crude dwelling of piled earth and thatch
- lěi累sū苏jī积kuài块a crude, dilapidated dwelling
- lù鹿zǒu走sū苏tái台ruin and desolation of a fallen kingdom
- qiáo樵sū苏bù不cuàn爨too poor to cook
- qiáo樵sū苏shī失cuàn爨extremely poor, no food to cook
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Open the tool →Questions about 苏
What does 苏 mean in Chinese?
苏 (sū) means “revive, recover, wake up” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 苏?
苏 is pronounced sū in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 苏 have?
苏 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 苏?
苏 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 艹. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 苏?
The radical of 苏 is 艹, and 苏 is a phono-semantic compound.