虽
Meaning:
although, even though
HSK 3
Frequency:
#6694
Pinyin:
suī
Strokes:
9
Radical:
虫
How to Write 虽 - 9 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "虽" in Chinese
The Chinese character 虽 (suī) means "although, even though". It is classified as an HSK 3 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 9 strokes. Common words containing 虽 include: 虽则, 虽是, 话虽如此.
📚 Words and Phrases with 虽
Common words containing this character
虽则
nevertheless
HSK 2
虽是
although
HSK 2
话虽如此
be that as it may
HSK 4
秤砣虽小压千斤
although small, a steelyard weight may tip a hundred pounds (idiom)
HSK 5
麻雀虽小，五脏俱全
the sparrow may be small but all its vital organs are there (idiom)
HSK 5
牡丹虽好，全仗绿叶扶
Although the peony is beautiful, it depends entirely on help from the green leaves (idiom). However brilliant you may be, you can't do anything without support from others.
HSK 5
牡丹虽好，全仗绿叶扶持
Although the peony is beautiful, it depends entirely on help from the green leaves (idiom). However brilliant you may be, you can't do anything without support from others.
HSK 5
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "虽"?
- The pinyin is suī
- How many strokes does "虽" have?
- It has 9 strokes
- What does "虽" mean?
- although, even though
- What is the radical of "虽"?
- The radical is "虫"