unknown, 11 strokes, radical 木, rank #10860, Very Hard
梭
suō
to move back and fro
unknown, 11 strokes, radical 木, rank #10860, Very Hard
suō(suo1) T1
1a weaver's shuttle; to go back and forth
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#10860DifficultyVery Hard
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.
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.
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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Pronunciation of 梭
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Phonosemantic compound. 木 represents the meaning and 夋 represents the sound.
1The meaning half木 carries the sense.
2The sound half夋 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaywood
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 梭?
Decomposition of 梭
IDS Structure⿰木夋
梭Full Character
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木Mu4
left
夋qun1
right
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 梭?
How to say a weaver's shuttle; to go back and forth in Chinese
“a weaver's shuttle; to go back and forth” in Chinese is梭suō
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.
When to use 梭
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.
梭 or something close to it
梭 (shuttle) vs 织 (weave) — use 梭 when emphasizing the tool used in weaving, while 织 focuses on the act of weaving itself.
What learners get wrong
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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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.
