说 (shuō): Stroke Order, Meaning & How to Write

Speaking and explanation

Core learner words for speaking, explaining, and the way something is said.

HSK 2

Opinion and report

These words show how speakers report information, rumor, or uncertainty.

HSK 5

jù据

shuō说

it is said; they say; allegedly

HSK 3.0 · L3

tīng听

shuō说

to hear (sth said)

HSK 5

chuán传

shuō说

legend; lore

HSK 5

shuō说

bu不

dìng定

perhaps; maybe

Talk and persuasion

Useful conversational and argumentative words built around speech and persuasion.

HSK 5

shuō说

fú服

to convince; persuade

HSK 5

hú胡

shuō说

nonsense; rubbish; drivel

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

quàn劝

shuō说

Persuade / convince

HSK 3.0 · L4

zài再

shuō说

to say again

说 (shuō): Speak — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

Animated Stroke Order 说

Stroke Order Diagrams 说

Character Breakdown

Printable Writing Worksheet: 说

How to Use 说

Speaking and explanation

HSK Vocabulary: 说

Example Sentences

HSK Level 1

Same Sound

Same Radical

Opinion and report

Talk and persuasion

Commonly Confused

Related Characters

HSK Level 1

Same Sound

Same Radical