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嗍 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
嗍suōto drink, to imbibev, 13 strokes, radical 口
嗍suōto suckunknown, 13 strokes, radical 口
嗍suōTaiwan pr. [shuo4]unknown, 13 strokes, radical 口
suō(suo1) T1
  1. 1to drink, to imbibe
  2. 2to suck
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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
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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About 嗍

嗍Simplified
13Strokes
口Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 嗍

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.

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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Etymology of 嗍

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

mouth

Semantic (meaning)口
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Phonetic (sound)朔
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  1. 1The meaning half口 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half朔 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaymouth
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Decomposition of 嗍

IDS Structure⿰口朔
嗍Full Character
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口kou3
left
朔shuo4
right
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How to say to drink, to imbibe in Chinese

“to drink, to imbibe” in Chinese is嗍suō

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.

When to use 嗍

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).

What learners get wrong

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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嗍

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Word Family of 嗍

Words Containing This Character1
嗍suōto suck
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 嗍

No, 嗍 is generally used in informal contexts and is not suitable for formal writing.

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