所 Stroke Order — How to Write 所
所 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 户, 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.
所 Radical and Character Components
所 is an ideographic compound. An axe 斤 swung at a door 户.
Radical: 户 + 4 more strokes
所 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- suǒ
Meanings of 所 in Chinese
1
suǒ所
Place; location; a place where something is situated or where an event occurs.
他们在这个安静的村庄找到了一处舒适的住所。
They found a comfortable residence in this quiet village.
Used as a suffix for the names of places or institutions, such as 'research institute' or 'police station'.
这家研究所致力于人工智能研究。
This research institute is dedicated to artificial intelligence research.
Measure word for buildings, such as houses, schools, or hospitals.
这所学校很有名。
This school is very famous.
Used before a verb to refer to the object of the action; often conveying indifference or a lack of concern when combined with "无".
他对比赛结果表现得无所谓。
He acted indifferent to the outcome of the game.
Used before a verb, often with '为' (wéi) or '被' (bèi), to form a passive construction indicating that something is done by someone or something.
他的努力为人所知。
His efforts are widely known.
Common Words and Phrases with 所
1
troops under one's command
将军命令所部开拔，向目标地点进发
The general ordered his troops under command to set out and advance towards the target location.
2
wherever one goes; any place one reaches
他的画作在艺术界备受赞誉，所到之处都引来一片惊叹和掌声。
His paintings are highly acclaimed in the art world; wherever they go, they draw gasps of admiration and applause.
3
gain, earning, or income
他们将此次活动的所有所得捐赠给慈善机构。
They donated all proceeds from this event to a charity.
4
Income tax is a tax levied by the government on an individual's or company's income and profits.
公司每年都需要计算并缴纳企业所得税
The company needs to calculate and pay corporate income tax every year.
5
incur a great expense; the cost is no small amount.
为了修复这座拥有百年历史的老宅，所费不资，但它的独特韵味值得这份投入。
To restore this century-old house, the cost was immeasurable, but its unique charm is well worth the investment.
6
within one's reach or capability; within one's scope
在能力所及的范围内，我们应该互相帮助。
Within the scope of our abilities, we should help each other.
7
What one sees and hears; one's experiences and observations.
通过这次旅行，他丰富了自己的所见所闻，对世界有了更深的理解。
Through this trip, he enriched his observations and experiences, gaining a deeper understanding of the world.
8
Belonging to; affiliated; subordinate.
请将您的申请提交给您所属的部门。
Please submit your application to your respective department.
9
to hatch a sinister plot; to plot something illegal or improper; to have ulterior motives.
那位商人表面上乐善好施，实则暗中有所图不轨，企图侵吞公司资产。
Although that businessman appeared charitable, he was actually plotting something sinister in secret, attempting to embezzle the company's assets.
10
what is called; so-called (often implying skepticism or disapproval)
他所谓的“成功秘诀”根本没有效果
His so-called "secret to success" had no effect at all.
11
To carry all before one; to sweep away all obstacles.
面对经验丰富的对手，这支年轻的队伍所向风靡，最终未能守住阵地。
Confronted by seasoned opponents, this young team was utterly routed wherever they went, ultimately failing to hold their position.
12
carry all before one; sweep away all obstacles
这支新兴的科技公司凭借其卓越的创新能力和强大的市场策略，在行业竞争中所向披靡。
This emerging tech company, with its excellent innovation capabilities and strong market strategy, is sweeping all before it in industry competition.
13
invincible; all-conquering
这支足球队在联赛中表现出色，几乎所向无敌，连续三年夺得冠军。
This football team performed excellently in the league, almost invincible wherever it went, winning the championship for three consecutive years.
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The legal right to possess, use, and dispose of property.
公司拥有这块土地的所有权。
The company holds the ownership of this piece of land.
More words with 所
- cháng场suǒ所place; venue
- cè厕suǒ所A toilet
- zhén诊suǒ所clinic
- zhù住suǒ所dwelling place; residence; domicile
- chù处suǒ所place; location
- shào哨suǒ所sentry post
- zhì治suǒ所The seat of a local government.
- jū拘liú留suǒ所detention center, detention house
- nǚ女cè厕suǒ所Ladies' room, Women's room
- pài派chū出suǒ所police station
- qū区gōng公suǒ所District Office
- tuō托ér儿suǒ所nursery, daycare
- yán研jiū究suǒ所research institute
- zhāo招dài待suǒ所guest house
- yù寓suǒ所Residence; abode; dwelling place
- qí其suǒ所its proper or designated place
- nán男cè厕suǒ所men's toilet
- suǒ所xū需Needed, Required
- suǒ所zài在location, place
- suǒ所yán言what is said, words
Idioms with 所
- suǒ所jiàn见lüè略tóng同largely agree
- suǒ所shèng剩wú无jǐ几very little remains
- suǒ所xiàng向wú无qián前unstoppable wherever one goes
- suǒ所zuò作suǒ所wéi为all one's actions
- ē阿qí其suǒ所hào好Cater to someone's preferences
- bǎi百wú无suǒ所chéng成accomplish nothing at all
- bù不chū出suǒ所liào料as expected
- bù不zhī知suǒ所cuò措at a loss what to do
- bù不zhī知suǒ所kě可not know what to do
- bù不zhī知suǒ所yǐ以not know why something is happening
- bù不zhī知suǒ所yún云not know what someone is talking about
- bù不zhī知suǒ所zhōng终disappear without a trace
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Open the tool →Questions about 所
What does 所 mean in Chinese?
所 (suǒ) means “Place” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 所?
所 is pronounced suǒ in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 所 have?
所 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 所?
所 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 户. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 所?
The radical of 所 is 户, and 所 is an ideographic compound.