兽 (shòu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 兽 (shòu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 兽 (shòu) means "beast; animal". with 11 strokes and the radical 丷.

Q: How do you write 兽 stroke by stroke?

兽 has 11 strokes. The radical is 丷. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 兽 and 养?

兽 (shòu) and 养 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 兽?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 丷. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 兽?

Common words containing 兽 include: 野兽 (yě shòu) — Wild beast; 怪兽 (guài shòu) — monster; 兽医 (shòu yī) — veterinarian; vet.

How to Write 兽

The character 兽 (shòu) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 丷 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

兽 is pronounced shòu in Mandarin Chinese. It means beast; animal.

Common Words with 兽

野兽 yě shòu

Wild beast

怪兽 guài shòu

monster

兽医 shòu yī

veterinarian; vet

Example Sentences

森林里有很多野兽。

sēn lín lǐ yǒu hěn duō yě shòu

There are many wild beasts in the forest.

电影里有一个大怪兽。

diàn yǐng lǐ yǒu yí gè dà guài shòu

There is a big monster in the movie.

他是一名专业的兽医。

tā shì yī míng zhuān yè de shòu yī

He is a professional veterinarian.

Similar Characters

养 yǎng

兼 jiān

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Frequently Asked Questions about 兽

What does 兽 (shòu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 兽 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 兽 and 养?

What mistakes do learners make writing 兽?

What common words use 兽?

How to Write 兽 (shòu)