How to Write 酸 (suān)
Detailed Mastery Guide for 酸
The character 酸 (Traditional: 酸) is a fundamental part of the Chinese language, representing "Sour". In our Level 2 curriculum, we focus on the 14-step stroke sequence to ensure your handwriting is both fast and accurate.
Writing & Recognition
Proper stroke order is essential for character recognition and legibility. By following the animation above, you can see how the character is built from top to bottom and left to right. This character is often categorized under Animals, Fruits & Food, making it a versatile addition to your vocabulary.
Key Vocabulary
Radical Breakdown
Breaking it down: The character 酸 is built on the radical 酉 (yǒu) - 164. Understanding radicals like this is a proven technique for accelerating vocabulary acquisition.
Etymology & Origins
Phono-semantic compound. The left part 酉 indicates fermentation/alcohol (related to the souring of wine), and the right part 夋 provides the sound.
Example Sentence
Simplified: 这杯柠檬汁太酸了。
Zhè bēi níngméngzhī tài suān le.
Traditional: 這杯檸檬汁太酸了。
Ze2 bui1 ning4 mung1 zap1 taai3 syun1 lo2.
"This cup of lemon juice is too sour."
Dialect Pronunciation
In Mandarin, this character is pronounced as suān. If you are learning Cantonese, the pronunciation is syun1. Use the audio buttons to hear the subtle tonal differences between the two major Chinese dialects.
Practice & Retention
To move this character from short-term to long-term memory, we recommend using our free practice sheet generator. Writing the character 10-15 times while following the correct sequence is a proven method for mastery.
Quick Self-Check
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