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隋 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
隋suísurname Suiunknown, 11 strokes, radical 阝, rank #88848, Very Hard
隋suíthe Sui dynasty; surnamenr, 11 strokes, radical 阝, rank #88848, Very Hard
隋suíthe Sui dynasty (581-617 AD)unknown, 11 strokes, radical 阝, rank #88848, Very Hard
suí(Sui2)sui T2
  1. 1surname Sui
  2. 2the Sui dynasty; surname
Also a Chinese surname, Sui — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

隋suí(Sui2)

The character 隋 (suí) primarily refers to the Sui Dynasty, which ruled China from 581 to 618 AD. It can also be a surname in modern usage. When discussing Chinese history, it often appears in contexts related to the unification of China and the subsequent cultural and political developments.

Strokes11Radical阝Frequency#88848DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

The Sui Dynasty is significant for its role in unifying China after a period of fragmentation and for initiating major projects like the Grand Canal, which had a lasting impact on Chinese trade and culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'swaying' tree (sounds like 'suí') that has stood for centuries, witnessing the rise and fall of the Sui Dynasty. The character contains the radical for 'door' (门), signifying a pivotal era in Chinese history where the door to a unified China began to open.

Meanings of 隋

suí(Sui2)
1the Sui dynasty; surname
2the Sui dynasty (581-617 AD)
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About 隋

隋Simplified
11Strokes
阝Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

The character 隋 is mostly used in historical contexts or when referring to the surname. Learners should avoid confusing it with similar-sounding characters. It’s important to remember that in formal settings, discussing the Sui Dynasty may require a deeper understanding of its historical significance.

HSK Study Tips

Although 隋 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your grasp of historical texts. Focus on its connections with other dynasties like 唐 (Tang) and 宋 (Song) as you learn about Chinese history and the implications of these eras.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly write 隋 as 隧 (suì), which means 'tunnel'. Remember that the former relates to the dynasty, while the latter does not. Ensure you practice distinguishing the two characters in writing.

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Etymology of 隋

Decomposition of 隋

IDS Structure⿰阝⿱左⺼
隋Full Character
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阝yi4
left
左Zuo3
top
⺼rou4
bottom
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How to say surname Sui in Chinese

“surname Sui” in Chinese is隋suí

The character 隋 (suí) primarily refers to the Sui Dynasty, which ruled China from 581 to 618 AD. It can also be a surname in modern usage. When discussing Chinese history, it often appears in contexts related to the unification of China and the subsequent cultural and political developments.

When to use 隋

The character 隋 is mostly used in historical contexts or when referring to the surname. Learners should avoid confusing it with similar-sounding characters. It’s important to remember that in formal settings, discussing the Sui Dynasty may require a deeper understanding of its historical significance.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly write 隋 as 隧 (suì), which means 'tunnel'. Remember that the former relates to the dynasty, while the latter does not. Ensure you practice distinguishing the two characters in writing.

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Word Family of 隋

Words Containing This Character4
隋suísurname Sui
隋朝Sui dynasty (581-617)
隋炀帝Emperor Yang of Sui (569-618), said to have murdered his father and brother to seize the throne, reigned 604-618隋煬帝
隋文帝first Sui emperor (541-604) Yang Jian (541-604), reigned 581-604
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Words with 隋

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Frequently Asked Questions about 隋

It primarily means the Sui Dynasty, which was an important period in Chinese history, and it can also be a surname.

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