宿 Stroke Order — How to Write 宿
宿 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 宀, 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.
宿 Radical and Character Components
宿 is an ideographic compound. A person 亻 sleeping in a bed 百 under a roof 宀.
Radical: 宀 + 8 more strokes
宿 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- sù
- xiǔ
- xiù
Meanings of 宿 in Chinese
1
sù宿
to stay overnight; to lodge; to camp out; to sleep
我们决定今晚在野外露宿，体验不同的生活。
We decided to camp out in the wild tonight to experience a different kind of life.
Experienced; veteran; old, as in someone who has been engaged in a certain profession for a long time.
他是一位医学名宿。
He is a famous medical veteran.
Referring to something that has existed for a long time; long-standing; cherished (as in a wish) or old (as in an enemy or illness).
他终于实现了多年的宿愿，周游了世界。
He finally realized his long-cherished wish to travel around the world.
Referring to something from the previous night or year; old, longstanding.
这株植物的宿根很深，不容易拔除
The perennial roots of this plant are very deep, making it difficult to pull out.
2
xiǔ宿
宿 (xiǔ) refers to a night or a stay for a night. It's often used with numbers to indicate the duration of a stay, such as '一宿' (one night) or '两宿' (two nights).
我们在这家酒店住了一宿。
We stayed one night at this hotel.
3
xiù宿
Refers to a constellation or one of the traditional 28 lunar mansions in Chinese astronomy.
古人根据星宿来判断季节。
Ancient people determined the seasons based on the constellations.
Common Words and Phrases with 宿
1
long-standing malpractice; deep-rooted abuses
这座老建筑的维护一直是个大问题，它的宿弊已久，需要彻底改造才能解决。
The maintenance of this old building has always been a major issue; its deep-rooted problems have existed for a long time, requiring a complete renovation to solve them.
2
Last year's grass on a grave, used as an expression of mourning for a deceased friend.
又是一年清明时，墓前宿草青青，徒增我无限思念。
Another Qingming Festival has arrived; the old grass on the grave is green, only deepening my boundless longing.
3
long-standing feud or deep-seated enmity
他们之间的宿仇，源于一场家族生意上的纠纷。
The long-standing animosity between them originated from a dispute over a family business.
4
lodging; a place to stay
他抵达小镇时已是深夜，急需找到一个舒适的宿处歇脚。
It was late at night when he arrived in the small town, and he urgently needed to find a comfortable lodging place to rest his feet.
5
an old enemy or long-standing rival
在奇幻故事中，英雄往往有一个宿敌，他们之间往往会进行史诗般的对决。
In fantasy stories, heroes often have an arch-nemesis, and they often engage in epic confrontations.
6
predestined relationship or fate
他们俩的相遇，仿佛是冥冥之中自有宿分，一切都那么自然而然。
Their encounter seemed to be a matter of predestined affinity; everything unfolded so naturally.
7
Perennial root; rootstock of a perennial plant.
许多花卉都是宿根植物，它们的根部可以在冬天存活下来，并在春天重新发芽。
Many flowers are perennial plants; their roots can survive winter and sprout anew in spring.
8
long-standing hatred; deep-seated resentment
尽管多年过去，他心中的宿恨依然难以消除，常常在夜深人静时折磨着他。
Even after many years, the deep-seated hatred in his heart remained difficult to dispel, often tormenting him in the dead of night.
9
a chronic illness; an old complaint
他因为宿疾，身体一直不太好。
He has always been in poor health due to his chronic illness.
10
long-cherished idea
她对传统手工艺的宿见，让她在创新方面显得有些保守。
Her long-held views on traditional craftsmanship made her appear somewhat conservative when it came to innovation.
11
a veteran general; an old campaigner
这位宿将凭借丰富的经验，为年轻的士兵们提供了宝贵的指导。
This veteran general, leveraging his rich experience, provided invaluable guidance to the young soldiers.
12
The lingering effects of alcohol from the previous night, typically causing intoxication or a hangover the next morning.
他昨天晚上喝多了，今天早上被宿酒折磨得头疼
He drank too much last night, and this morning he's suffering from a headache due to the hangover.
13
Predestined fate or destiny, often believed to be determined by actions in a previous life, especially in Buddhism.
她相信他们之间的相遇并非偶然，而是一种奇妙的宿命安排
She believed that their encounter was not accidental, but a wonderful predestined fate.
14
Fatalism is the belief that all events are predetermined by fate and are therefore unalterable, and that humans are powerless to influence them.
面对生活中的挑战，他倾向于抱持一种宿命论的态度，认为一切都是注定的。
Facing life's challenges, he tends to adopt a fatalistic attitude, believing everything is predetermined.
15
an experienced and learned scholar
这位宿儒虽已年过八旬，依然笔耕不辍，著述等身，深受学界敬仰。
Although over eighty, this venerable scholar still writes tirelessly, producing numerous works, and is deeply respected by the academic community.
16
A dormitory or hostel, typically provided by a school or institution for students or staff to live in.
他们把行李搬进了宿舍。
They moved their luggage into the dormitory.
More words with 宿
- zhù住sù宿accommodation; lodging; to stay
- shàn膳sù宿Board and lodging
- xiē歇sù宿Lodge, Stay for the night
- bàn伴sù宿To keep vigil at a funeral.
- piáo嫖sù宿Patronize a prostitute, Use prostitution services
- qí耆sù宿elder statesman, doyen
- zhí值sù宿to be on night duty or night shift
- zhǐ止sù宿to stay (for accommodation)
- guī归sù宿home, final destination
- huò嚄jiè唶sù宿jiàng将An old, dignified general.
- sù宿yíng营camping, camp out
- sù宿zhǔ主host
- sù宿zuì醉hangover
- jī箕xiù宿Winnowing Basket, The Sieve
- jiǎo角xiù宿Horn Mansion, Jiao Xiu
- lù露sù宿sleep outdoors, camp out
- mǎo昴xiù宿Pleiades, The Seven Sisters
- shí食sù宿board and lodging, room and board
- mín民sù宿Homestay, Guesthouse
- míng名sù宿Legend, Veteran
Idioms with 宿
- sù宿jiàng将jiù旧zú卒experienced generals and veteran soldiers
- sù宿shì世yuān冤jia家sworn enemy from a past life
- cān餐fēng风lù露sù宿brave the elements and endure hardships
- chén沉kē疴sù宿jí疾chronic and severe illness
- fēng风cān餐lù露sù宿brave the elements and endure hardships
- gé隔sù宿zhī之chóu仇an old grudge
- lù露cān餐fēng风sù宿endure an arduous journey
- lù露sù宿fēng风cān餐sleep in the open, eat in the wind
- mián眠huā花sù宿liǔ柳frequent brothels and indulge in pleasures
- qī栖fēng风xiǔ宿yǔ雨endure hardship and toil
- shí食sù宿xiāng相jiān兼combine eating and lodging
- shuāng双sù宿shuāng双fēi飞live and travel together as a loving couple
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Open the tool →Questions about 宿
What does 宿 mean in Chinese?
宿 (sù) means “to stay overnight” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 宿?
宿 has 3 pronunciations: sù, xiǔ, xiù.
How many strokes does 宿 have?
宿 has 11 strokes.
How do you write 宿?
宿 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 宀. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 宿?
The radical of 宿 is 宀, and 宿 is an ideographic compound.