(shū)

HSK 212 strokes

surname Shu

Stroke order animation

Character information

Pinyin
shū
Meaning
surname Shu
Strokes
12
HSK level
HSK 2
Traditional
Same

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿰舍予

In this compound, the meaning comes from (home); 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.

shū
HSK 2

comfortable

Open 舒服 page →
shūchàng
HSK 7-9

happy; entirely free from worry

Open 舒畅 page →
ānshū

at peace; relaxed; serene

Open 安舒 page →
kuānshū

happy; carefree

Open 宽舒 page →
shūtǎn

comfortable; at ease

Open 舒坦 page →

to heave a sigh of relief

Open 舒一口气 page →

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