HSK 1
说
說
Meaning
- to speak
- to say
- to explain
- to scold
- to tell off
- a theory (usually in compounds such as 日心说 heliocentric theory)
- Traditional
- 說
- Pinyin
- shuō
Character reference
Components and radical classification
说
shuōto speak, to say; to scold, to upbraid
Primary radical讠 · speech
說
shuōto speak, to say; to scold, to upbraid
Primary radical言 · speech
Radical classification does not necessarily describe a character’s modern meaning. Semantic and phonetic roles are shown only when supported by the cited formation data.
Writing practice
Stroke order and writing practice
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