shuì ㄕㄨㄟˋ seoi3 HSK 1

  • to persuade

shuō ㄕㄨㄛ seoi3 準備級 1 · Novice 1

  • to speak; to talk; to say
  • to explain; to comment
  • to scold; to tell off
  • (bound form) theory; doctrine

shuō ㄕㄨㄛ

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 说 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 说! Speak!
  • 說! Talk!
  • 說。 Talk.
  • 瞎说! That's bullshit!
  • 胡说! That's bullshit!
  • 说啊! Speak!
  • 说呀! Speak!

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