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March 24, 2026
嗍suō(suo1)
The character 嗍 (suō) primarily means 'to drink' or 'to suck.' It can be used in various contexts, often referring to the action of taking in liquid through the mouth or through a straw. In Taiwan, it is pronounced as [shuo4], which may lead to confusion with other characters in Mandarin.
Strokes13Radical口Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Taiwan, the usage of 嗍 can be more prevalent in everyday speech, especially among the younger generation, reflecting a casual and playful approach to language. This character might be encountered in discussions about snacks and drinks popular in Taiwanese culture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a thirsty person, Suo, who is so eager to drink that they suck on a straw with great enthusiasm. The character 嗍 resembles a mouth (the left part) making the action of sucking, and the sound 'suō' can remind you of 'suck'—both in meaning and pronunciation.
Meanings of 嗍
suō(suo1)
1to drink, to imbibe
2to suck
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嗍Simplified
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口Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a thirsty person, Suo, who is so eager to drink that they suck on a straw with great enthusiasm. The character 嗍 resembles a mouth (the left part) making the action of sucking, and the sound 'suō' can remind you of 'suck'—both in meaning and pronunciation.
Usage Notes
Be cautious of the pronunciation; in Mandarin, it’s pronounced [suō], but in Taiwan, it's pronounced [shuo4]. This character is informal and typically used in casual conversations. Common collocations include 嗍水 (drink water) and 嗍奶 (suck milk).
HSK Study Tips
Though 嗍 is not included in the official HSK levels, learners should connect it with other drinking-related vocabulary such as 喝 (hē) meaning 'to drink.' Focus on practicing the tones and context in which you might use 嗍 in conversation.
Cultural Note
In Taiwan, the usage of 嗍 can be more prevalent in everyday speech, especially among the younger generation, reflecting a casual and playful approach to language. This character might be encountered in discussions about snacks and drinks popular in Taiwanese culture.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 嗍 with other similar-sounding characters, leading to mispronunciation. For example, saying 'shuo4' instead of 'suō' can change the meaning entirely. Always practice the correct tone to avoid confusion.
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Cultural Notes for 嗍
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In Taiwan, the usage of 嗍 can be more prevalent in everyday speech, especially among the younger generation, reflecting a casual and playful approach to language. This character might be encountered in discussions about snacks and drinks popular in Taiwanese culture.
Word Family of 嗍
Words Containing This Character1
嗍suōto suck
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Frequently Asked Questions about 嗍
No, 嗍 is generally used in informal contexts and is not suitable for formal writing.
Associate the sound 'suō' with 'suck' to help remember how to pronounce it.
It's often used when talking about drinking or consuming liquids, especially in casual conversation.
