苏 (sū): To revive — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

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Recognition 7-9

Writing 7-9

1.

Animated Stroke Order 苏

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2.

Stroke Order Diagrams 苏

3.

Character Breakdown

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苏

艹grass/plant

办handle/do

苏=

4.

Printable Writing Worksheet: 苏

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5.

How to Use 苏

Revival / Awakening

Both words describe coming back to life or consciousness after a period of inactivity or unconsciousness.

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tā他

gāng刚

cóng从

chén沉

shuì睡

zhōng中

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艹grass/plant

+办handle/do

A plant (艹) revived by strength (力) and nourishment (禾), symbolizing revival and recovery.

sū苏

xǐng醒

revive; regain consciousness; come round

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

fù复

sū苏

Recovery

苏

xǐng醒

guò过

lái来

。

He just woke up from a deep sleep.

Tā她

de的

qún裙

zi子

shàng上

yǒu有

liú流

sū苏

。

Her skirt has tassels.

jīng经

jì济

zhèng正

zài在

zhú逐

jiàn渐

fù复

sū苏

。

The economy is gradually recovering.

sū苏

zhōu州

yǐ以

měi美

lì丽

de的

yuán园

lín林

wén闻

míng名

。

Suzhou is famous for its beautiful gardens.

zhè这

bēi杯

yǐn饮

liào料

jiā加

le了

sū苏

dǎ打

shuǐ水

。

This drink has soda water added.

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