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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
嗉sùa bird's crop; wine potn, 13 strokes, radical 口, rank #65132, Very Hard
嗉sùcrop (of bird)unknown, 13 strokes, radical 口, rank #65132, Very Hard
sù(su4)su T4
  1. 1a bird's crop; wine pot
  2. 2crop (of bird)
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March 24, 2026

嗉sù(su4)

The character 嗉 (sù) refers to a bird's crop, which is the part of a bird's digestive system where food is stored before it is digested. It can also denote a wine pot, indicating a vessel used for holding wine. This term is less commonly used in daily conversation but may appear in literary or specialized contexts related to ornithology or winemaking.

Strokes13Radical口Frequency#65132DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese culture, wine plays an important role in rituals and celebrations, and understanding terms like 嗉 helps appreciate the significance of wine vessels in historical contexts. Additionally, birds are often symbolic in Chinese literature, representing freedom and transcendence.

Memory tip

Imagine a bird with a large pouch (the crop) filled with wine instead of food, giving it a party vibe. The character 嗉 resembles a bird with a full belly (the top part) and a pot for wine (the bottom part), both of which capture the essence of storage and nourishment.

Meanings of 嗉

sù(su4)
1a bird's crop; wine pot
2crop (of bird)
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嗉Simplified
13Strokes
口Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 嗉 with similar-sounding characters, as it is not commonly used in everyday language. It's more appropriate in formal contexts, especially in literature or discussions about birds. Collocations may include terms related to birds and wine, but it's rare to encounter this character in colloquial speech.

HSK Study Tips

Although 嗉 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enrich your knowledge of specialized terms related to birds and wine. Students should focus on recognizing the character and its components and practice using it in context with related vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 嗉 as 'zhì' instead of the correct 'sù'. Additionally, students might confuse it with similar characters that refer to different concepts, such as 鳥 (niǎo) for 'bird'.

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Etymology of 嗉

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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mouth

Semantic (meaning)口
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Phonetic (sound)素
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Origin

嗉 = 口 + 素. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 嗉

IDS Structure⿰口素
嗉Full character
=
口kou3
left
素su4
right
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Parts

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How to say a bird's crop; wine pot in Chinese

“a bird's crop; wine pot” in Chinese is嗉sù

The character 嗉 (sù) refers to a bird's crop, which is the part of a bird's digestive system where food is stored before it is digested. It can also denote a wine pot, indicating a vessel used for holding wine. This term is less commonly used in daily conversation but may appear in literary or specialized contexts related to ornithology or winemaking.

When to use 嗉

Be cautious not to confuse 嗉 with similar-sounding characters, as it is not commonly used in everyday language. It's more appropriate in formal contexts, especially in literature or discussions about birds. Collocations may include terms related to birds and wine, but it's rare to encounter this character in colloquial speech.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 嗉 as 'zhì' instead of the correct 'sù'. Additionally, students might confuse it with similar characters that refer to different concepts, such as 鳥 (niǎo) for 'bird'.

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Word Family of 嗉

Words containing this character2
嗉sùcrop (of bird)
嗉囊sùnángcrop (anatomy of birds, gastropods etc)
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Words with 嗉

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Frequently asked questions about 嗉

No, 嗉 is rarely used in daily conversation and is more often found in literary or specialized contexts.

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