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睢 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
睢suīto gaze at, to stare at; uninhibitedzg, 13 strokes, radical 目
睢suīsurname Suiunknown, 13 strokes, radical 目
suī(Sui1) T1
  1. 1to gaze at, to stare at; uninhibited
Also a Chinese surname, Sui — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

睢suī(Sui1)

The character 睢 (suī) primarily means 'to gaze at' or 'to stare at.' It can also imply a sense of being uninhibited or free-spirited. Additionally, it is used as a surname, specifically 'Sui,' which can be relevant in contexts discussing family names or genealogy.

Strokes13Radical目
Cultural Note

In classical Chinese poetry, the act of gazing is often tied to themes of longing or admiration, making 睢 a character that can evoke deep emotional connections in literary works.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person gazing at a beautiful sunset, their eyes wide open, embodying the act of staring (睢). The character '目' (eye) is a radical in '睢,' emphasizing the action of looking. Picture the 'Sui' sunset, where the vibrant colors symbolize uninhibited beauty.

Meanings of 睢

suī(Sui1)
1to gaze at, to stare at; uninhibited
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About 睢

睢Simplified
13Strokes
目Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 睢

Usage Notes

When using 睢, be mindful of its formal tone, as it may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. It's often found in literary or poetic contexts. Common collocations include phrases that describe gazing or staring in a more artistic or expressive manner, such as '睢视' (to gaze attentively).

HSK Study Tips

Although 睢 is not included in the official HSK vocabulary lists, it can be related to Level 4 vocabulary that focuses on verbs of perception and emotions. Students should focus on recognizing the character's components and its use in literary texts for better comprehension.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 睢 with similar-looking characters. For example, mixing it up with 瞎 (xiā), which means 'blind' or 'to be blindfolded.' Remember, 睢 focuses on the act of gazing rather than the absence of sight.

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Etymology of 睢

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

eye

Semantic (meaning)目
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Phonetic (sound)隹
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Case file: 睢

  1. 1The meaning half目 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half隹 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayeye
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 睢?

Decomposition of 睢

IDS Structure⿰目隹
睢Full Character
=
目mu4
left
隹zhui1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 睢?

How to say to gaze at, to stare at; uninhibited in Chinese

“to gaze at, to stare at; uninhibited” in Chinese is睢suī

The character 睢 (suī) primarily means 'to gaze at' or 'to stare at.' It can also imply a sense of being uninhibited or free-spirited. Additionally, it is used as a surname, specifically 'Sui,' which can be relevant in contexts discussing family names or genealogy.

When to use 睢

When using 睢, be mindful of its formal tone, as it may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. It's often found in literary or poetic contexts. Common collocations include phrases that describe gazing or staring in a more artistic or expressive manner, such as '睢视' (to gaze attentively).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 睢 with similar-looking characters. For example, mixing it up with 瞎 (xiā), which means 'blind' or 'to be blindfolded.' Remember, 睢 focuses on the act of gazing rather than the absence of sight.

Write 睢

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Word Family of 睢

Words Containing This Character6
睢suīsurname Sui
睢宁Suining county in Xuzhou 徐州[Xú​zhōu], Jiangsu睢寧
睢阳Suiyang district of Shangqiu city 商丘市[Shāng​qiū​shì], Henan睢陽
睢宁县Suining county in Xuzhou 徐州[Xú​zhōu], Jiangsu睢寧縣
睢县Sui county in Shangqiu 商丘[Shāng​qiū], Henan睢縣
睢阳区Suiyang district of Shangqiu city 商丘市[Shāng​qiū​shì], Henan睢陽區
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 睢

The correct pronunciation is 'suī' with a high level tone.

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