粟 (Sù): surname Su, millet
粟 (Sù) is a Chinese character meaning “surname su.” Classified as HSK Level 7-9 (HSK 3.0 Standard, CLEC 2022), with radical 米 (rice). It ranks #3700 in character frequency (SUBTLEX-CH corpus).
Native pronunciation
Definitions
- surname Su
- millet
Stroke Order
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Words & Compounds
Common Compounds
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 罂粟 | yīng sù | poppy |
| 粟米 | sù mǐ | corn |
| 粟子 | sù zi | (dialect) millet |
| 起粟 | qǐ sù | to get goose bumps |
| 包粟 | bāo sù | (dialect) corn |
| 脱粟 | tuō sù | grain kernel (after threshing and winnowing) |
| 布帛菽粟 | bù bó shū sù | lit. cloth, silk, beans and grain (idiom) |
| 沧海一粟 | cāng hǎi yī sù | lit. one grain floating on the ocean (idiom) |
| 苞粟 | bāo sù | variant of 包粟[bao1 su4] |
| 粟裕 | sù yù | Su Yu (1907-1984), PLA commander |
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Total compounds
30
As first character
70
As last character
0
As middle character
粟 appears in 10 compound words: 30 as the first character, 70 as the last, and 0 in a middle position. Compound statistics computed from SUBTLEX-CH and HSK 3.0 vocabulary data.
Idioms & Chengyu (1)
Example Sentences
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 粟 (Sù) mean in Chinese?
粟 (Sù) primarily means "surname su." It is classified as HSK Level 7-9, making it an expert-level character. It ranks #3700 in character frequency.
How many strokes does 粟 have?
粟 is written with 12 strokes. The correct stroke order matters for recognition and handwriting speed — practice with the animated guide above to build proper technique.
What is the radical of 粟?
The radical associated with 粟 is 米 (rice). This radical appears in many characters related to rice.
What are common words containing 粟?
Common words with 粟 include: 罂粟 (yīng sù, "poppy"); 粟米 (sù mǐ, "corn"); 粟子 (sù zi, "(dialect) millet"); 起粟 (qǐ sù, "to get goose bumps"); 包粟 (bāo sù, "(dialect) corn"). There are over 10 compound words containing this character.
Is 粟 the same in simplified and traditional Chinese?
Yes, 粟 is written the same way in both simplified and traditional Chinese.
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