(xiù)

HSK 7-912 strokesTrad.

variant of 锈

Stroke order animation

Character information

Pinyin
xiù
Meaning
variant of 锈
Strokes
12
HSK level
HSK 7-9
Traditional

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿰钅秀

In this compound, the meaning comes from (metal); supplies the sound.

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

Made of

Parts are arranged left to right.

How to write step by step

12 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.

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Words with

Common words using — tap any character to open its stroke-order page.

shēngxiù

(of metal) to rust; to become rusty; (fig.) (of a skill etc) to get rusty; …

Open 生锈 page →
cháxiù

tea stain (on the inside of a tea pot, tea cup etc)

Open 茶锈 page →
xiùshí

to rust away

Open 锈蚀 page →
fángxiù

to prevent rust; to resist rusting

Open 防锈 page →

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