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惢suǒThe character 惢 (suǒ) is an uncommon word that refers to a feeling of yearning or longing, often associated with nostalgia or a deep emotional desire for something or someone. It is not frequently used in everyday conversation, making it more relevant in poetic or literary contexts.12 strokes, radical 心
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March 24, 2026

惢suǒ(suo3)

The character 惢 (suǒ) is an uncommon word that refers to a feeling of yearning or longing, often associated with nostalgia or a deep emotional desire for something or someone. It is not frequently used in everyday conversation, making it more relevant in poetic or literary contexts.

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Cultural note

In Chinese poetry, emotions of longing and nostalgia are often expressed through specific characters like 惢, reflecting the cultural value placed on deep emotional experiences and connections.

Memory tip

Imagine a heart (心) that is weighed down by a heavy stone (石), symbolizing the deep yearning (想) inside. The stone's weight represents the burden of longing, and the heart's desire to lift it reflects the essence of 惢 (suǒ).

About 惢

惢Simplified
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心Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Learners should be cautious not to confuse 惢 with similar-sounding words like 所 (suǒ) which has a very different meaning. This character is rarely used in modern spoken Mandarin, making it more suitable for reading classical literature or poetry.

HSK Study Tips

Since 惢 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, learners at this level should focus on more common characters related to emotions, such as 爱 (love) and 想 (think). Understanding their usage can help in grasping the subtleties of feelings expressed with 惢.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 惢 in informal contexts, where simpler emotions can be expressed with more common words. For example, saying 惢 when one actually means 想 (xiǎng) can lead to confusion.

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Etymology of 惢

Decomposition of 惢

IDS Structure⿱心⿰心心
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How to say 惢 in Chinese

This in Chinese is惢suǒ

The character 惢 (suǒ) is an uncommon word that refers to a feeling of yearning or longing, often associated with nostalgia or a deep emotional desire for something or someone. It is not frequently used in everyday conversation, making it more relevant in poetic or literary contexts.

When to use 惢

Learners should be cautious not to confuse 惢 with similar-sounding words like 所 (suǒ) which has a very different meaning. This character is rarely used in modern spoken Mandarin, making it more suitable for reading classical literature or poetry.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 惢 in informal contexts, where simpler emotions can be expressed with more common words. For example, saying 惢 when one actually means 想 (xiǎng) can lead to confusion.

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Frequently asked questions about 惢

No, 惢 is not commonly used in everyday conversation; it is more likely to be found in literary contexts.

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