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穌 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
穌sūto revive; to rise againx, 16 strokes, radical 禾
sū(su1) T1
  1. 1to revive; to rise again
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March 24, 2026

穌sū(su1)

The character 穌 (sū) means to revive or to rise again. It is often used in contexts related to renewal, recovery, or resurrection, conveying a sense of rebirth or resurgence. This character can be encountered in literary or poetic expressions that emphasize a return to life or vitality.

Strokes16Radical禾
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of revival is often linked to traditional festivals, like the Spring Festival, which symbolizes new beginnings and the rebirth of nature. The character embodies the philosophical ideas of renewal that are prominent in Chinese thought.

Memory Tip

Imagine a sprout (田) rising up through the soil, symbolizing revival. The left part (禾) suggests grains or crops, while the right part (蘇) reminds you of 'sū' and evokes images of plants coming back to life after a season. Visualize a garden coming alive again in spring.

Meanings of 穌

sū(su1)
1to revive; to rise again
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About 穌

穌Simplified
16Strokes
禾Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 穌

Usage Notes

Be cautious with this character's register; it is more literary and may not be used in everyday conversation. Common collocations include phrases related to revival in cultural or spiritual contexts. A common mistake is confusing it with similar-sounding words, so pay attention to tone.

HSK Study Tips

While 穌 is not included in the HSK list, it connects to themes of growth and renewal found in other basic-level characters. Students should focus on recognizing how this character fits into larger vocabulary related to nature and life cycles.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 穌 with 蘇, which has a similar sound but different meaning. For example, saying '我想要蘇' instead of '我想要穌' can lead to misunderstandings about the intended message.

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Etymology of 穌

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 禾 represents the meaning and 鱼 represents the sound. Simplified form of 穌.

Memory Hint

grain

Semantic (meaning)禾
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Phonetic (sound)魚
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Case file: 穌

Phonosemantic compound. 禾 represents the meaning and 鱼 represents the sound. Simplified form of 穌.

  1. 1The meaning half禾 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half魚 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaygrain
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 穌

IDS Structure⿰魚禾
穌Full Character
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魚yu2
left
禾he2
right
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How to say to revive; to rise again in Chinese

“to revive; to rise again” in Chinese is穌sū

The character 穌 (sū) means to revive or to rise again. It is often used in contexts related to renewal, recovery, or resurrection, conveying a sense of rebirth or resurgence. This character can be encountered in literary or poetic expressions that emphasize a return to life or vitality.

When to use 穌

Be cautious with this character's register; it is more literary and may not be used in everyday conversation. Common collocations include phrases related to revival in cultural or spiritual contexts. A common mistake is confusing it with similar-sounding words, so pay attention to tone.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 穌 with 蘇, which has a similar sound but different meaning. For example, saying '我想要蘇' instead of '我想要穌' can lead to misunderstandings about the intended message.

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穌

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Word Family of 穌

Words Containing This Character4
耶稣Jesus耶穌
稣sūto revive穌
耶稣会The Jesuits (Society of Jesus)耶穌會
耶稣教Protestantism耶穌教
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 穌

The pronunciation is 'sū', with a high-level tone.

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