Component 叟 sǒu elderly man, old gentleman Stroke order ▶ 叟 used in 4 characters HSK 3 瘦 shòu thin; lean (of a person or meat, opposite of 胖/肥) HSK 5 搜 sōu to search everywhere HSK 6 艘 sōu measure word for ships and boats HSK 7 嫂 sǎo elder brother's wife; sister-in-law