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瑟 Stroke Order — How to Write 瑟

Stroke Order

瑟 is written in 13 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 王, 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.

瑟 Radical and Character Components

Components:玨必

瑟 is a phono-semantic compound: 玨 (guitar strings) carries the meaning, while 必 indicates the sound.

Radical: 王 + 9 more strokes

瑟 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • sè

Meanings of 瑟 in Chinese

1

sè瑟

An ancient Chinese plucked string instrument, similar to a zither.
新婚夫妇琴瑟和鸣，生活美满幸福。
The newly married couple live in perfect harmony, enjoying a beautiful and happy life.
Dignified and reserved in manner or appearance.
她行止端庄，举手投足间带着一股大家闺秀的瑟然之美。
Her movements are elegant and proper, revealing a dignified and reserved beauty befitting a well-bred young lady.
Describes a slight rustling or whispering sound, or trembling and shivering.
她在寒风中冻得瑟瑟发抖
She was shivering in the cold wind.
Clean and bright; lustrous.
这块玉石质地温润，光泽明瑟
This jade is warm and smooth to the touch, with a bright luster.

Common Words and Phrases with 瑟

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sè瑟sè瑟
Sèsè describes a rustling sound, often associated with wind or leaves, and also the act of trembling or shivering.
寒风中，她不禁瑟瑟发抖。
In the cold wind, she couldn't help but shiver.
2
sè瑟suō缩
To cower or huddle oneself up, often due to cold or fear.
小猫在角落里瑟缩着，不敢出来
The little cat huddled in the corner, not daring to come out.
3
sè瑟suǒ索
to tremble or shiver uncontrollably from cold
寒风中，她不禁瑟索了一下。
In the cold wind, she couldn't help but shiver.

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Questions about 瑟

What does 瑟 mean in Chinese?

瑟 (sè) means “Clean and bright” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 瑟?

瑟 is pronounced sè in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 瑟 have?

瑟 has 13 strokes.

How do you write 瑟?

瑟 is written in 13 strokes, starting from the radical 王. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 瑟?

The radical of 瑟 is 王, and 瑟 is a phono-semantic compound.