肅 meaning and stroke order
To pay respects; solemn, reverent
How to write 肅, stroke by stroke
13 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
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Meaning of 肅
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- respectful
- solemn
- to eliminate
- to clean up
How 肅 is built
Components of the character.
Radical: 肀 (pen), shared by 3 characters on this site.
How to remember 肅
肅 (sù) shows the hand component 肀 holding things steady, with 片 and 爿 (two halves of split wood) on either side. Picture a hand keeping everything straight and orderly, the careful, serious attitude of being solemn and reverent.
肅 is the traditional form, and in mainland China you will see it written 肃. It rarely stands alone and usually appears in words like 严肃 (yánsù, serious) and 肃清 (sùqīng, to purge). Example: 他的表情很严肃。(Tā de biǎoqíng hěn yánsù.) His expression is very serious.
Common mistake: Learners often say 严肃 with a neutral or second tone on 肃, but it keeps its fourth tone: yánsù. Also, 严肃 describes a serious manner or situation, so do not use it for "seriously ill". For that, say 病得很重 (bìng de hěn zhòng).
Common words with 肅
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 嚴肅 | yánsù | (of an atmosphere etc) solemn; grave; serious; (of a manner etc) earnest; severe; exacting | HSK 5 |
| 肅靜 | sùjìng | solemnly silent | |
| 肅清 | sùqīng | to purge |
Characters that contain 肅
Learning 肅 makes these easier to recognize and write.
Questions about 肅
How many strokes are in 肅?
肅 is written with 13 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 肅 mean?
肅 (sù) means to pay respects; solemn, reverent. A common word with it is 严肃 (yánsù), meaning "(of an atmosphere etc) solemn; grave; serious; (of a manner etc) earnest; severe; exacting".
How do you pronounce 肅?
肅 is pronounced sù, in the fourth tone (falling).
What is the radical of 肅?
The radical of 肅 is 肀, which carries the idea of "pen". Dictionaries list 肅 under this radical.
What is the simplified form of 肅?
肅 is a traditional character. Its simplified form is 肃, used in mainland China and Singapore.
What is the difference between 严肃 and 认真?
严肃 (yánsù) means solemn or stern in manner or atmosphere. 认真 (rènzhēn) means conscientious or taking a task seriously. A student who studies hard is 认真, while a strict face is 严肃.
Where would I see 肃静 used?
肃静 (sùjìng) appears on signs and in formal settings like courtrooms, memorials or temples to ask for solemn silence. In everyday speech people more often say 安静 (ānjìng, quiet).