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梭 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
梭suōa weaver's shuttle; to go back and forthn, 11 strokes, radical 木, rank #10860, Hard
梭suōshuttle (textiles)unknown, 11 strokes, radical 木, rank #10860, Hard
梭suōto move back and frounknown, 11 strokes, radical 木, rank #10860, Hard
suō(suo1) T1
  1. 1a weaver's shuttle; to go back and forth
  2. 2shuttle (textiles)
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March 24, 2026
梭suō(suo1)

The character 梭 (suō) refers primarily to a weaver's shuttle, which is a tool used in weaving to carry the thread back and forth across the loom. It can also mean to move back and forth or shuttle between two points, often used in contexts involving repetitive or oscillating actions.

Strokes11Radical木Frequency#10860DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese weaving, the shuttle plays a crucial role in creating intricate patterns, reflecting the importance of craftsmanship in Chinese heritage and the textile industry.

Memory Tip

Imagine a shuttle weaving through fabric, resembling the character's structure with its horizontal line representing the thread. The sound 'suō' can be remembered by picturing a 'soar' shuttle flying back and forth across a loom.

Meanings of 梭

suō(suo1)
1a weaver's shuttle; to go back and forth
2shuttle (textiles)
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About 梭

梭Simplified
11Strokes
木Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 梭

Quick Contrast

梭 (shuttle) vs 织 (weave) — use 梭 when emphasizing the tool used in weaving, while 织 focuses on the act of weaving itself.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a shuttle weaving through fabric, resembling the character's structure with its horizontal line representing the thread. The sound 'suō' can be remembered by picturing a 'soar' shuttle flying back and forth across a loom.

Usage Notes

This term is typically used in textile contexts, but can also be applied metaphorically to describe repetitive movement. Be cautious with usage; it's less common in everyday conversation and may come off as formal in casual contexts.

HSK Study Tips

While 梭 is not in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to HSK Level 3 words related to movement and tools. Students should focus on its practical usage in textile discussions and its metaphorical applications in describing actions.

Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese weaving, the shuttle plays a crucial role in creating intricate patterns, reflecting the importance of craftsmanship in Chinese heritage and the textile industry.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 梭 with similar-sounding characters like 锁 (suǒ, lock), leading to misunderstandings. Always remember that 梭 is specific to weaving and movement, while 锁 refers to security.

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Etymology of 梭

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 木 represents the meaning and 夋 represents the sound.

Memory Hint

wood

Semantic (meaning)木
+
Phonetic (sound)夋
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 梭?

Decomposition of 梭

IDS Structure⿰木夋
梭Full Character
=
木Mu4
left
夋qun1
right
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梭

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Grammar Patterns of 梭

梭 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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Complete the Sentence

这对穿____于各国的富豪夫妇经常出现在八卦专栏。

The jet-setting couple made frequent appearances in the gossip columns.

Example Sentences for 梭 (6)

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这对穿梭于各国的富豪夫妇经常出现在八卦专栏。

zhè duì chuān suō yú gè guó de fù háo fū fù jīng cháng chū xiàn zài bā guà zhuān lán。

The jet-setting couple made frequent appearances in the gossip columns.
2
她经常旅行，穿梭于她在世界各地的多处住所。

tā jīng cháng lǚ háng， ， chuān suō yú tā zài shì jiè gè dì de duō chǔ zhù。

She travels con-stantly, moving among her several residences around the world.
3
汉梭和葛蕾朵的继母一点也不喜欢他们.

hàn suō hé gé lěi duǒ de jì mǔ yī diǎn yě bù xǐ huān tā mén.

Hansel and Gretal's stepmother did not like them at all.
4
汉梭和葛蕾朵躺在地上沉沉地睡着了.

hàn suō hé gé lěi duǒ tǎng zài dì shàng chén chén dì shuì zháo le.

Hansel and Gretal lay down on the ground and fell fast asleep.
5
劳拉穿梭于纽约各处，一有机会就打车。

láo lā chuān suō yú niǔ yuē gè chǔ， ， yī yǒu jī huì jiù dǎ。

Laura flits about New York hailing taxis at every opportunity.
6
一种棘齿装置把线从线轴转到梭心上。

yī zhǒng jí chǐ zhuāng zhì bǎ xiàn cóng xiàn zhóu zhuǎn dào suō xīn shàng。

A ratchet mechanism transfers the thread from spool to bobbin.

Cultural Notes for 梭

🏮Cultural insight

In traditional Chinese weaving, the shuttle plays a crucial role in creating intricate patterns, reflecting the importance of craftsmanship in Chinese heritage and the textile industry.

Word Family of 梭

Words Containing This Character9
梭suōshuttle (textiles)
穿梭to shuttle
梭子shuttle (textile)
梭鱼barracuda梭魚
梭子鱼barracuda梭子魚
时空穿梭time travel時空穿梭
日月如梭the sun and moon like a shuttle (idiom); How time flies!
梭镖spear梭鏢
梭哈five-card stud
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 梭

Common phrases include '梭子' (shuttle) and '来回梭' (to shuttle back and forth).