松 Stroke Order — How to Write 松
松 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 木, 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.
松 Radical and Character Components
松 is a phono-semantic compound: 木 (tree) carries the meaning, while 公 indicates the sound.
Radical: 木 + 4 more strokes
松 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- sōng
Meanings of 松 in Chinese
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sōng松
Pine, an evergreen tree of the genus Pinus, known for its resin (used for rosin, turpentine) and edible seeds (pine nuts, pine kernels).
松子味道香醇，常常被用来制作糕点。
Pine nuts have a rich, mellow flavor and are often used in making pastries.
Loose, not tight or dense; relaxed.
这件毛衣有点松，穿着很舒服。
This sweater is a bit loose, very comfortable to wear.
Loose, not strict, lax (referring to rules, regulations, or a state of tension).
我们班的规矩太松了，大家都迟到。
The rules in our class are too lax; everyone arrives late.
To release; to let go; to relax.
请你松手，好吗？
Please let go, okay?
Food products made from shredded or minced lean meat or fish, such as pork floss or fish floss.
我喜欢吃肉松面包当早餐。
I like to eat pork floss bread for breakfast.
Common Words and Phrases with 松
1
To untie or unbind; metaphorically, to relax restrictions or deregulate.
公司决定给新产品开发团队松绑，让他们有更多的自主权来创新。
The company decided to loosen restrictions on the new product development team, allowing them more autonomy to innovate.
2
Pine and cypress trees, often symbolizing steadfastness and longevity.
这位老人一生清贫，却有着松柏般坚贞不渝的品格。
This old man lived a simple and humble life, yet possessed a steadfast character like that of pine and cypress.
3
to relax, loosen up; to be lax or slack (e.g., discipline).
经过一天的紧张工作，她终于可以松弛下来了
After a day of intense work, she could finally relax.
4
to become loose or flexible.
桌子的一条腿松动了，需要拧紧。
One leg of the table has become loose and needs to be tightened.
5
to feel relaxed and at ease
忙碌了一天后，躺在沙发上感觉真松泛。
After a long and busy day, lying on the sofa feels truly comfortable and relaxed.
6
A type of sweet, soft, and fluffy steamed cake, similar to a sponge cake.
我喜欢在下午茶时间享用一块香甜的松糕，它总能让我的心情变得愉悦。
I like to enjoy a sweet soufflé during afternoon tea; it always brightens my mood.
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Limed eggs, also known as century eggs or preserved eggs, made by curing in a mixture of quicklime, salt, and clay.
我喜欢吃凉拌松花蛋，尤其是配上醋和姜丝。
I enjoy eating cold preserved eggs, especially when served with vinegar and shredded ginger.
9
The Songhua River, the largest tributary of the Amur River (Heilongjiang River) in Northeast China.
冬天的松花江畔，冰雪覆盖，景色如画。
In winter, the banks of the Songhua River are covered in ice and snow, presenting a picturesque scene.
10
to loosen; to relax; to ease
医生建议她做些放松运动来松缓背部肌肉的紧张。
The doctor advised her to do some relaxing exercises to ease the tension in her back muscles.
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A bird belonging to the grouse family (Tetraonidae), such as the hazel grouse or capercaillie, typically found in cold pine forests.
在寒冷的冬季，松鸡会将自己埋在雪中以保暖
During the cold winter, grouse will bury themselves in the snow to keep warm.
12
Turpentine is a colorless or yellowish, flammable essential oil distilled from pine resin, primarily used as a solvent, thinner, and in medicine.
画家用松节油稀释颜料，以便更好地调色。
The painter used turpentine to thin the paint, in order to mix colors more effectively.
13
The degree of tightness or looseness; elasticity or flexibility.
你需要根据自己的腰围调整裤子的松紧。
You need to adjust the tightness or looseness of the pants according to your waist size.
14
To loosen something, or to let go of/release something.
她轻轻地松开我的手，微笑着离开了房间。
She gently released my hand and left the room with a smile.
15
To relax one's bite; to relent or give in.
经过一番劝说，妈妈终于松口，允许我周末和朋友去看电影。
After some persuasion, Mom finally relented and allowed me to go to the movies with friends this weekend.
More words with 松
- péng蓬sōng松Fluffy, Puffy
- sū酥sōng松loose and crumbly
- kě可dì的sōng松cortisone
- yǎn偃sōng松Dwarf pine, Siberian dwarf pine
- pú蒲sōng松líng龄Pu Songling
- sōng松ruǎn软fluffy, soft
- sōng松shǔ鼠squirrel
- sōng松shù树pine, pine tree
- fàng放sōng松Relax, Loosen
- sōng松tǔ土loosen soil, till soil
- fān翻sōng松loosen, turn over
- gǔ古sōng松ancient pine, old pine
- sōng松jiāng江Songjiang
- sōng松mù木pine wood, pine
- sōng松sǎn散loose, slack
- sōng松shǒu手Let go, Release
- sōng松xiè懈slack off, become lax
- sōng松zǐ子pine nut
- mǎ马lā拉sōng松marathon
- qí奇sōng松peculiar pine, unusual pine
Idioms with 松
- sōng松bǎi柏zhī之zhì志unwavering resolve and steadfast integrity
- sōng松qiáo乔zhī之shòu寿immortality and eternal youth
- sōng松sōng松kuǎ垮kuǎ垮loose, sloppy, or unstable
- sōng松yún筠zhī之jié节unwavering integrity and moral fortitude
- nèi内jǐn紧wài外sōng松inwardly tense, outwardly relaxed
- qīng轻qīng轻sōng松sōng松effortlessly and relaxed
- qīng轻sōng松yú愉kuài快relaxed, joyful, and lighthearted
- suì岁hán寒sōng松bǎi柏steadfast integrity in adversity
- yù玉jié洁sōng松zhēn贞pure and noble character
- sōng松bǎi柏hán寒méng盟steadfast friendship in adversity
- sōng松bǎi柏zhī之mào茂enduring vitality and steadfastness
- sōng松bǎi柏zhī之shòu寿Live a long life
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Open the tool →Questions about 松
What does 松 mean in Chinese?
松 (sōng) means “Pine” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 松?
松 is pronounced sōng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 松 have?
松 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 松?
松 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 木. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 松?
The radical of 松 is 木, and 松 is a phono-semantic compound.