100+ likes = 1 month · Link + screenshot · Up to 12 monthsLearn more
logoHSK Read

Search HSK Read

Search for a command to run...

Try for free

索性 (suǒ xìng): you might as well (do it); simply; just

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7adverb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
you might as well (do it); simply; just
Characters
2
Part of speech
adverb
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • you might as well (do it)
  • simply
  • just

Chinese explanation

  • 表示干脆直接做某事,不再犹豫或考虑别的办法
  • 用在后半句,说明在某种情况下采取最直接、最简单的做法。例如既然已经来了,索性就多待一会儿。

Animated stroke order

Watch the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

Free printable worksheet

Preview the practice sheet, then download the PDF.

Create a custom worksheet

Character breakdown

Meaning unavailable yet.

HSK 4

suffix meaning nature, character, quality

Missing character meanings

We'll fill in definitions for characters that aren't in the dictionary yet.

Sign in

Example sentences

,,。

It was raining too hard, so we simply canceled the picnic and went to the movies instead.

,,。

Since we've already waited for two hours, we might as well wait a bit longer and finish watching the movie.

,,。

There wasn't much to eat in the fridge, so I just cooked a bowl of noodles and added an egg.

,,。

He had only intended to ask one question, but the teacher explained so well that he simply raised all his doubts.

,,。

The last bus had already left, so we just walked home slowly and enjoyed the night view along the way.

,,,。

This piece of clothing is a bit small, but I really like the style, so I just bought it, planning to see if it can be altered at home.

Keep exploring nearby meanings, levels, and sounds.

Unlock related vocabulary

Sign in to explore related vocabulary and personalized translations.

Sign in