宿

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宿
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Chinese dictionary
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  • 1

    v.pass/spend a night

    • jiè sù

      宿

      ask for a night's lodging

    • lù sù

      宿

      sleep in the open

    • sù shè

      宿

      dormitory

  • 2

    adj.long-standing

    • sù yuàn

      宿

      long-cherished wish

  • 3

    adj.fmlexperienced; old; veteran

    • sù dí

      宿

      old enemy

  • 4

    n.fmlfamous/eminent person; celebrity

    • nán bāng míng sù

      宿

      respectable people in southern states

  • 5

    n.Su, a surname

Words and phrases with 宿

  • 宿逋
    [word]long-standing debt
  • 宿将
    [word]veteran general
  • 宿缘
    [word]predestined relationship
  • 宿疾
    [word]chronic complaint; old troubles
  • 宿分
    [word]predestined relationship
  • 宿醉
    [word]hangover
  • 宿世
    [word]past or previous life
  • 宿根
    [word]perennial/biennial root; previous life
  • 宿见
    [word]long-held idea
  • 宿学旧儒
    [idiom]scholars of profound learning
  • 宿将旧卒
    [idiom]experienced generals and soldiers

Word usage

  • Note
    "宿" is usually pronounced as "sù", such as "住宿" and "宿舍"; "xiǔ" is used as a quantifier, such as "住一宿"; and "xiù" is used in ancient times for certain star clusters, such as "星宿" and "二十八宿".

Similar-form characters to 宿

Chinese Characters with pinyin

  • white; plain
  • fast; speed
  • model; plastics
  • tell; complain
  • respectful; solemn