Chinese characters for “shu”
61 characters share this plain syllable. Compare tone marks first, then open a character for writing and usage.
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First tone
shū
book
4 strokes · HSK 3.0 L1to carry, to haul, to transport
13 strokes · HSK 3.0 L4brush, comb
11 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9tool, weapon
4 strokesyounger brother
6 strokesto express
7 strokesto relieve
7 strokesuncle
8 strokesdoor hinge
8 strokesbeautiful, charming, gorgeous
9 strokeshastily, suddenly, abruptly
10 strokesbook, letter, document
10 strokesdifferent, special, unusual
10 strokesto relieve
10 strokesgood, pure, virtuous
11 strokeslegumes
11 strokesto neglect
12 strokesrelaxed, comfortable
12 strokesto disperse, to spread, to vent
13 strokesblanket, rug
13 strokesdoor hinge
15 strokesvegetables, greens
15 strokesto carry, to haul, to transport
16 strokesthe axle hole in the center of a wheel
17 strokesSecond tone
shú
Third tone
shǔ
Fourth tone
shù
count, number, several
13 strokes · HSK 3.0 L4tree
9 strokes · HSK 3.0 L3to bind, to control, to restrain
7 strokes · HSK 3.0 L5perpendicular, vertical
9 strokes · HSK 3.0 L6number one
1 strokesskill, art
5 strokesskill, art
5 strokesto garrison, to defend the border
6 strokesa river in Shantung province
8 strokesto express, to state
8 strokesto excuse, to forgive, to show mercy
10 strokesnumerous, various
11 strokesskill, art
11 strokesto prop up
12 strokesacupoint
13 strokesvilla, country house
14 strokesto gargle, to rinse
14 strokescount, number, several
15 strokestimely and life-giving rain
15 strokesperpendicular, vertical
15 strokestree
16 strokesNeutral tone
shu
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