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March 24, 2026
綏suí(sui2)
The character 綏 (suí) means to soothe, pacify, or appease, often used in contexts related to calming down conflicts or tensions. It conveys a sense of providing comfort or reassurance, typically in a formal or literary context. Common usages include discussions about diplomacy, peacekeeping, or emotional support.
Strokes13Radical糹
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of pacifying or soothing is often tied to the importance of harmony in interpersonal relationships and society, reflecting values of respect and avoidance of conflict.
Memory Tip
Imagine a soothing wave (the radical '糸' representing threads or connections) gently calming a stormy sea. The sound 'suí' can be remembered by thinking of someone saying 'Sway' to calm down a situation, inviting tranquility.
Meanings of 綏
suí(sui2)
1to soothe, to pacify, to appease
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About 綏
綏Simplified
13Strokes
糹Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast
安 (ān) vs 和 (hé) — use 綏 (suí) when emphasizing formal or diplomatic soothing, while 安 (ān) focuses on general peace or safety, and 和 (hé) relates to harmony in relationships.
Usage Notes
This character is more formal and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. It is often seen in literary or historical texts, so learners should be cautious about using it in casual contexts. Common collocations include 綏靖 (suí jìng - to pacify) and 綏和 (suí hé - to soothe and harmonize).
HSK Study Tips
Although not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding 綏 can enhance your comprehension of formal texts and literature. Students should focus on recognizing its usage in the context of peace and emotional support, as well as its connection to other characters related to peace (like 安 - ān).
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 綏 with 安 (ān), which also relates to peace but is more commonly used. For example, using 安 in place of 綏 in formal contexts can sound too casual or imprecise.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 綏?
Decomposition of 綏
IDS Structure⿰糹妥
綏Full Character
=
糹si1
left
妥tuo3
right
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Which of these is a component of 綏?
How to say to soothe, to pacify, to appease in Chinese
“to soothe, to pacify, to appease” in Chinese is綏suí
The character 綏 (suí) means to soothe, pacify, or appease, often used in contexts related to calming down conflicts or tensions. It conveys a sense of providing comfort or reassurance, typically in a formal or literary context. Common usages include discussions about diplomacy, peacekeeping, or emotional support.
When to use 綏
This character is more formal and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. It is often seen in literary or historical texts, so learners should be cautious about using it in casual contexts. Common collocations include 綏靖 (suí jìng - to pacify) and 綏和 (suí hé - to soothe and harmonize).
綏 or something close to it
安 (ān) vs 和 (hé) — use 綏 (suí) when emphasizing formal or diplomatic soothing, while 安 (ān) focuses on general peace or safety, and 和 (hé) relates to harmony in relationships.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 綏 with 安 (ān), which also relates to peace but is more commonly used. For example, using 安 in place of 綏 in formal contexts can sound too casual or imprecise.
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Word Family of 綏
Words Containing This Character20
绥suíto pacify綏
绥靖to pacify綏靖
绥化Suihua prefecture level city in Heilongjiang province 黑龍江|黑龙江[Hēilóngjiāng] in northeast China綏化
绥芬河Suifenhe River綏芬河
绥阳县Suiyang county in Zun'yi 遵義|遵义[Zūnyì], Guizhou綏陽縣
绥化市Suihua prefecture level city in Heilongjiang Province 黑龍江|黑龙江[Hēilóngjiāng] in northeast China綏化市
绥远old name for district of Hohhot city 呼和浩特[Hūhéhàotè], Inner Mongolia綏遠
绥阳Suiyang county in Zun'yi 遵義|遵义[Zūnyì], Guizhou綏陽
绥德Suide County in Yulin 榆林[Yúlín], Shaanxi綏德
绥芬河市Suifenhe county level city in Mudanjiang 牡丹江, Heilongjiang綏芬河市
绥中Suizhong county in Huludao 葫蘆島|葫芦岛, Liaoning綏中
归绥old name for Hohhot city 呼和浩特[Hūhéhàotè], Inner Mongolia歸綏
绥中县Suizhong county in Huludao 葫蘆島|葫芦岛, Liaoning綏中縣
扶绥Fusui county in Chongzuo 崇左[Chóngzuǒ], Guangxi扶綏
扶绥县Fusui county in Chongzuo 崇左[Chóngzuǒ], Guangxi扶綏縣
绥宁县Suining county in Shaoyang 邵陽|邵阳[Shàoyáng], Hunan綏寧縣
绥远省former Suiyuan province in Inner Mongolia and Shanxi綏遠省
绥宁Suining county in Shaoyang 邵陽|邵阳[Shàoyáng], Hunan綏寧
绥棱县Suileng county in Suihua 綏化|绥化, Heilongjiang綏稜縣
绥德县Suide County in Yulin 榆林[Yúlín], Shaanxi綏德縣
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Frequently Asked Questions about 綏
No, 綏 is primarily used in formal or literary contexts, so it's not common in everyday speech.
You can associate 'suí' with the word 'sway,' which evokes a sense of calming or soothing.
Common phrases include 綏靖 (to pacify) and 綏和 (to soothe and harmonize).
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