unknown, 10 strokes, radical 纟, rank #67697, Very Hard
suí(sui2) T2
1to soothe, to pacify, to appease
2Taiwan pr. [sui1]
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March 24, 2026
绥(綏)suí(sui2)
The character 绥 (suí) means to soothe or pacify, often in contexts involving calming someone’s emotions or resolving conflicts. It can be used in both personal and social situations where a calming influence is needed, such as in relationships or during negotiations.
Strokes10Radical纟Frequency#67697DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of soothing is often tied to the importance of harmony in relationships, reflecting the value placed on maintaining peace and unity within families and communities.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'swaying' tree in a gentle breeze, soothing those who sit beneath it. The character '绥' resembles a tree (the radical 糸, for threads, indicating softness) swaying calmly, which helps you remember its pronunciation 'suí' and its meaning of soothing.
Meanings of 绥
suí(sui2)
1to soothe, to pacify, to appease
2Taiwan pr. [sui1]
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About 绥
绥Simplified
綏Traditional
10Strokes
纟Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 绥
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'swaying' tree in a gentle breeze, soothing those who sit beneath it. The character '绥' resembles a tree (the radical 糸, for threads, indicating softness) swaying calmly, which helps you remember its pronunciation 'suí' and its meaning of soothing.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 绥 with similar-sounding words, as it is less commonly used in everyday conversation. It tends to appear in more formal or literary contexts. Common collocations include '绥靖' (suí jìng - pacification) and '安绥' (ān suí - to ensure peace).
HSK Study Tips
Although not included in the HSK levels, students can relate it to words at HSK Level 5 that involve emotions and conflict resolution. Focus on recognizing its usage in literature and formal writing to enhance vocabulary.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of soothing is often tied to the importance of harmony in relationships, reflecting the value placed on maintaining peace and unity within families and communities.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 绥 with similar characters like 随 (suí - to follow). For instance, saying '我会随这个人' (Wǒ huì suí zhège rén - I will follow this person) instead of '我会绥这个人' is incorrect; the latter does not convey the intended soothing meaning.
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Grammar Patterns of 绥
绥 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 2 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.
Exercise 1 of 1
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叛军在向南部挺进时直接绕过了____德鲁。
The rebel forces simply bypassed Zwedru on their way further south.
Example Sentences for 绥 (1)
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叛军在向南部挺进时直接绕过了绥德鲁。
pàn jūn zài xiàng nán bù tǐng jìn shí zhí jiē rào guò le suí dé lǔ。
The rebel forces simply bypassed Zwedru on their way further south.
Cultural Notes for 绥
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of soothing is often tied to the importance of harmony in relationships, reflecting the value placed on maintaining peace and unity within families and communities.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
In Western cultures, the concept of pacification can sometimes imply a more aggressive or controlling approach, whereas in Chinese culture, it emphasizes harmony and emotional balance.
Word Family of 绥
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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Compound Meaning
What does 绥 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 绥
You can say '他试图绥靖愤怒的人', which means 'He tried to soothe the angry person.'
No, it is more often found in formal or literary contexts.
Synonyms include 安抚 (ān fǔ - to comfort) and 平息 (píng xī - to calm down).
