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隧 Stroke Order — How to Write 隧

Stroke Order

隧 is written in 14 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 阝, 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.

隧 Radical and Character Components

Components:阝遂

隧 is a phono-semantic compound: 阝 (place) carries the meaning, while 遂 indicates the sound.

Radical: 阝 + 13 more strokes

隧 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • suì

Meanings of 隧 in Chinese

1

suì隧

A path or passage, especially one leading through an obstacle or within an entrance.
古时的城门内有一条石隧。
Inside the ancient city gate, there was a stone passage.
In ancient China, "suì" referred to a type of administrative district in the rural or suburban areas outside a city.
此地靠近城郊，昔日曾划分为几个隧，负责周边事务。
This area is close to the city's outskirts; historically, it was divided into several 'suì' (districts) responsible for managing local affairs.
A watchtower with beacon fires on the frontier, similar to '燧'.
古时边境常设烽隧，以防外敌入侵
In ancient times, beacon watchtowers were often set up on the frontier to guard against foreign invasion.
Refers to a tunnel or an underground passage, often constructed through a mountain or beneath the ground.
这条隧道穿过山体，大大缩短了行车时间。
This tunnel goes through the mountain, significantly shortening the travel time.
To rotate or revolve in a continuous and often persistent manner, reminiscent of a millstone's turning.
日复一日，生活的磨盘隧转着，未曾停歇
Day after day, life's millstone keeps turning, never ceasing.

Common Words and Phrases with 隧

1
suì隧dào道
a tunnel or an underground passage
火车穿越了黑暗的隧道，最终驶向了光明。
The train passed through the dark tunnel, eventually heading towards the light.
2
suì隧dào道mén门
A tunnel entrance or portal.
火车驶出了隧道门，阳光洒满了车厢。
The train exited the tunnel entrance, and sunlight filled the carriage.

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Questions about 隧

What does 隧 mean in Chinese?

隧 (suì) means “A path or passage” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 隧?

隧 is pronounced suì in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 隧 have?

隧 has 14 strokes.

How do you write 隧?

隧 is written in 14 strokes, starting from the radical 阝. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 隧?

The radical of 隧 is 阝, and 隧 is a phono-semantic compound.