岁 Stroke Order — How to Write 岁
岁 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 山, 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.
岁 Radical and Character Components
Radical: 山 + 3 more strokes
岁 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- suì
Meanings of 岁 in Chinese
1
suì岁
Refers to a year, especially in phrases related to the beginning or end of a year, such as New Year's Eve or year-end.
岁暮时节，家家户户都在忙着准备过年。
At the end of the year, every household is busy preparing for the New Year.
Annual harvest or yield, referring to the agricultural outlook of a year, often in the context of good or bad harvests.
今年雨水不足，恐怕又是一个歉岁。
This year's rainfall is insufficient; I'm afraid it will be another year of poor harvest.
Age; years old, referring to a person's age or the passage of time, as in 'full age' or 'yearly age'.
孩子今天满周岁了
The child turns one year old today.
Referring to Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, also known as Suìxīng.
在古代，木星被命名为岁星。
In ancient times, Jupiter was named Suìxīng.
Refers to time, years, or the passing of time, often used in compounds like '岁月' (years, time).
那些美好的岁月，永远值得我们回忆
Those beautiful years are always worth reminiscing about.
Common Words and Phrases with 岁
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Time waits for no one; emphasizing the urgency to seize opportunities or expressing regret for missed chances.
我们必须抓紧时间学习，岁不我与啊！
We must make good use of our time to study, as time waits for no one!
2
Precession of the equinoxes, referring to the slow conical wobble of the Earth's axis, which causes the equinoxes to gradually shift westward along the ecliptic.
由于岁差现象，地球的自转轴并非固定不变，它在天球上缓慢地划出锥形轨迹。
Due to the phenomenon of precession, the Earth's rotational axis is not fixed; it slowly traces a conical path across the celestial sphere.
3
annual expenditure
这家机构去年的岁出主要用于项目运营和人才培养。
This institution's annual expenditure last year was mainly for project operations and talent development.
4
New Year's Eve
岁除之夜，家家户户灯火通明，共享团圆饭，迎接新年的到来。
On Lunar New Year's Eve, every household is brightly lit, enjoying a reunion dinner and welcoming the arrival of the new year.
5
the cold season of a year, deep winter
岁寒时节，梅花傲然绽放，为大地带来生机
During the deep winter, plum blossoms proudly bloom, bringing vitality to the land.
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The "Three Friends of Winter" (pine, bamboo, and plum blossom), symbolizing resilience, perseverance, and integrity because they thrive in cold winter conditions.
园中的一角，松竹梅岁寒三友相依相伴，在寒风中傲然挺立，展现出独特的东方韵味。
In a corner of the garden, the pine, bamboo, and plum blossom, the Three Friends of Winter, stand proudly together in the cold wind, showcasing a unique oriental charm.
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Symbolizes a person of noble character and steadfastness who remains strong and upright in difficult conditions, like a pine tree enduring winter.
他虽身处逆境，却能坚守本心，其品格真如岁寒松柏，令人敬佩。
Even when faced with adversity, he steadfastly upheld his principles; his character, truly like pine and cypress in winter's chill, commands deep respect.
8
The end of the year; year-end.
岁暮时节，寒风凛冽，人们都盼望着春天的到来。
At the year-end, with biting cold winds, people all look forward to the arrival of spring.
9
Annual income; the total financial revenue of a country or organization in a year.
今年，该机构的岁入再创新高，为拓展新的研究项目提供了充足资金
This year, the institution's annual revenue reached a new high, providing ample funds to expand into new research projects.
10
seasons; time of year
古人根据岁时节气来安排农事活动。
Ancient people arranged agricultural activities according to the seasonal solar terms.
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the beginning of a year; New Year's Day
岁首之际，人们总会举行各种庆祝活动，祈求来年风调雨顺。
At the beginning of the year, people always hold various celebratory activities, praying for good weather in the coming year.
12
Annual planned maintenance and upkeep of various construction projects.
为了保障学校设施的正常运行，学校管理处每年都会安排对教学楼和宿舍进行岁修。
To ensure the normal operation of the school's facilities, the school administration annually arranges for the maintenance and upkeep of the teaching buildings and dormitories.
13
the order or sequence of months, seasons, or years; the passage of time.
冬去春来，岁序更迭，草木萌发，展现勃勃生机。
Winter departs and spring arrives, the sequence of years changes, plants sprout, displaying vibrant vitality.
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years; time; the passage of time
在漫长的岁月中，这座老房子见证了许多故事。
Over the long years, this old house has witnessed many stories.
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Time flies like flowing water; the years pass quickly.
转眼间，孩子们都长大了，真是岁月如流啊。
In the blink of an eye, the children have all grown up; how swiftly time flows!
More words with 岁
- zú足suì岁full age, actual age
- jīn今suì岁this year
- qiàn歉suì岁a lean year; a year of poor harvest
- wǎng往suì岁in former years
- zú卒suì岁finish the year, see out the year
- měi每suì岁mèng孟xià夏the early summer every year
- sān三suì岁three years old
- suì岁xīng星Jupiter, The Year Star
- wǔ五suì岁five years old, five-year-old
- bā八suì岁eight years old
- jǐ几suì岁How old, What age
- nián年suì岁age, years
- shí十suì岁ten years old, age of ten
- yí一suì岁one year old, one year
- zhōu周suì岁one year old, first birthday
- bā八shí十suì岁Eighty years old, Eighty
- sān三shí十suì岁thirty years old, age of thirty
- suì岁miǎo杪year-end, the end of the year
- bǎi百suì岁centenarian, one hundred years old
- jiǎn俭suì岁Lean year, Year of scarcity
Idioms with 岁
- suì岁xù序gēng更xīn新the old year passes and the new year begins
- suì岁yuè月cuō蹉tuó跎waste years idly
- suì岁yuè月zhēng峥róng嵘eventful and extraordinary years
- bǎi百suì岁qiān千qiū秋a very long time
- bǎi百suì岁zhī之hǎo好A lifelong happy marriage
- bǎi百suì岁zhī之hòu后after one's death
- bǎi百suì岁zhī之méng盟lifelong marriage vow
- cuō蹉tuó跎suì岁yuè月fritter away time unproductively
- fēng丰nián年rěn稔suì岁A year of abundant harvest
- liáo聊yǐ以zú卒suì岁barely manage to get through the year
- qiān千qiū秋wàn万suì岁eternal and everlasting
- rì日jiǔ久suì岁shēn深a long time has passed
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Open the tool →Questions about 岁
What does 岁 mean in Chinese?
岁 (suì) means “Refers to a year” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 岁?
岁 is pronounced suì in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 岁 have?
岁 has 6 strokes.
How do you write 岁?
岁 is written in 6 strokes, starting from the radical 山. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 岁?
The radical of 岁 is 山.