Writing
要素 (yào sù) — how to say "essential element" in Chinese
要素
Essential element, key factor
noun
Character composition
要
important, necessary
素
element, simple
Radicals / Keys
糸
Silk
#120 · mì · 6 strokes
襾
Cover
#146 · yà · 6 strokes
Collocations
成功要素
chéng gōng yào sù
key factor for success
基本要素
jī běn yào sù
basic element
构成要素
gòu chéng yào sù
constituent element
Examples
理解这些基本要素对学习很重要。
Understanding these basic elements is very important for learning.
这是成功的重要素。
This is a key element for success.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "essential element" in Chinese?
"essential element" in Chinese is 要素 (yào sù).
要素 meaning English
要素 (yào sù) means "Essential element, key factor".
How is 要素 pronounced?
It is pronounced yào sù (written as yao su, yaosu). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "essential element" in Chinese characters?
It is written 要素: 要 has 9 strokes, 素 has 10 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 要素?
要素 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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