Writing
线索 (xiàn suǒ) — how to say "clue" in Chinese
线索
Clue, lead
noun
Character composition
线
thread, line
索
to search, to demand
Radicals / Keys
糸
Silk
#120 · mì · 6 strokes
Collocations
寻找线索
xún zhǎo xiàn suǒ
look for clues
重要线索
zhòng yào xiàn suǒ
important clue
Examples
警察根据这个线索找到了那个人。
The police found that person based on this clue.
我找到了线索。
I found a clue.
Frequently asked questions
Clue in Chinese meaning
"clue" in Chinese is 线索 (xiàn suǒ).
线索 meaning in English
线索 (xiàn suǒ) means "Clue, lead".
How is 线索 pronounced?
It is pronounced xiàn suǒ (written as xian suo, xiansuo). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "clue" in Chinese characters?
It is written 线索: 线 has 8 strokes, 索 has 10 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 线索?
线索 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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