Writing
锁 (suǒ) — how to say "lock" in Chinese
锁
Lock
noun · verb
Radicals / Keys
金
Gold
#167 · jīn · 8 strokes
Collocations
一把锁
yì bǎ suǒ
a lock
锁上箱子
suǒ shàng xiāngzi
lock the suitcase
锁门
suǒ mén
lock the door
Examples
出门前，他仔细检查了所有的门窗，确认都已经锁好才离开。
Before going out, he carefully checked all the windows and doors to make sure they were locked before leaving.
门上有个锁。
There is a lock on the door.
Frequently asked questions
Lock in Chinese meaning
"lock" in Chinese is 锁 (suǒ).
锁 meaning in English
锁 (suǒ) means "Lock".
How is 锁 pronounced?
It is pronounced suǒ (written as suo). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "lock" in Chinese characters?
It is written 锁 and has 12 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 锁?
锁 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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