How to Write 手
The character 手 (shǒu) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 手 is one of its key components.
Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.
Meaning & Pronunciation
手 is pronounced shǒu in Mandarin Chinese. It means hand.
As an HSK Level 1 character, 手 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 手
手机
shǒu jī
mobile phone
洗手
xǐ shǒu
To wash hands.
手表
shǒu biǎo
Watch.
Example Sentences
我的手机在桌子上。
wǒ de shǒu jī zài zhuō zi shàng
My phone is on the table.
饭前要记得洗手。
fàn qián yào jì de xǐ shǒu
Remember to wash your hands before meals.
这块手表是我的。
zhè kuài shǒu biǎo shì wǒ de
This watch is mine.
Practice Writing 手 (shǒu)
Open Hanzi Writer to see the animated stroke order and practice writing 手 with real-time feedback.