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March 24, 2026
碩shuò(shuo4)
The character 碩 (shuò) generally means 'great' or 'eminent,' often used to describe someone of high status or significant achievement. It can also imply size, denoting something that is large or substantial. You might encounter this term in academic or formal contexts, especially when referring to qualifications or accomplishments.
Strokes14Radical石Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese academia, the term 碩士 is widely recognized and reflects the importance of education and qualifications in society. A master's degree is often seen as a significant achievement, denoting a level of expertise and status.
Memory Tip
Imagine a giant book (representing knowledge) sitting on a huge rock. The rock is 碩, towering over everything, symbolizing greatness and importance. The sound 'shuò' can remind you of 'show'—showing off greatness!
Meanings of 碩
shuò(shuo4)
1great, eminent; large, big
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碩Simplified
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非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast
硕 (shuò) vs 大 (dà) — use 碩 for formal or academic contexts, while 大 is more general and can refer to size in everyday language.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a giant book (representing knowledge) sitting on a huge rock. The rock is 碩, towering over everything, symbolizing greatness and importance. The sound 'shuò' can remind you of 'show'—showing off greatness!
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 碩 with similar-sounding terms that have different meanings. It is more common in formal contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversation. It often collocates with words like '士' (shì, gentleman) to form 碩士, meaning 'master's degree.'
HSK Study Tips
Although 碩 is not included in the HSK levels, understanding it can enhance your vocabulary, especially for those preparing for higher education or professional contexts in Chinese. Focus on its usage in formal discussions or when describing qualifications.
Cultural Note
In Chinese academia, the term 碩士 is widely recognized and reflects the importance of education and qualifications in society. A master's degree is often seen as a significant achievement, denoting a level of expertise and status.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 碩 with smaller terms like 小 (xiǎo, small) due to pronunciation challenges. Remember that 碩 conveys greatness or largeness, while 小 indicates the opposite.
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Cultural Notes for 碩
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In Chinese academia, the term 碩士 is widely recognized and reflects the importance of education and qualifications in society. A master's degree is often seen as a significant achievement, denoting a level of expertise and status.
Word Family of 碩
Words Containing This Character14
硕士shuòshìmaster's degree碩士
硕shuòlarge碩
硕大big碩大
丰硕fēngshuòplentiful豐碩
硕果shuòguǒgreat work碩果
华硕Asus (computer manufacturer)華碩
硕士生Master's degree student碩士生
健硕well-built (physique)健碩
肥硕plump肥碩
硕果累累heavily laden with fruit碩果累累
硕果仅存only remaining of the great (idiom); one of the few greats extant碩果僅存
和硕Hoxud county, Xoshut nahiyisi or Heshuo county in Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang 巴音郭楞蒙古自治州[BāyīnguōléngMěnggǔZìzhìzhōu], Xinjiang和碩
硕大无朋immense碩大無朋
和硕县Hoxud or Heshuo county or Xoshut nahiyisi in Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture 巴音郭楞蒙古自治州[BāyīnguōléngMěnggǔZìzhìzhōu], Xinjiang和碩縣
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Compound Meaning
What does 硕士 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 碩
It is pronounced as 'shuò'.
Yes, it can describe someone who is eminent or has achieved great success.
碩士 means 'master's degree,' where 碩 emphasizes the significance of the degree.
