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

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

The Chinese character 受 (shòu) means "to receive; to accept; to suffer". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 又.

Q: How do you write 受 stroke by stroke?

受 has 8 strokes. The radical is 又. 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 受 and 叒?

受 (shòu) and 叒 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 受?

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

Q: What common words use 受?

Common words containing 受 include: 受欢迎 (shòu huān yíng) — popular or well-received; 接受 (jiē shòu) — to accept; 受伤 (shòu shāng) — to be injured; to be wounded.

How to Write 受

The character 受 (shòu) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 又 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

受 is pronounced shòu in Mandarin Chinese. It means to receive; to accept; to suffer.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 受 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 受

受欢迎 shòu huān yíng

popular or well-received

接受 jiē shòu

to accept

受伤 shòu shāng

to be injured; to be wounded

Example Sentences

他很受欢迎。

tā hěn shòu huān yíng

He is very popular.

我接受你的建议。

wǒ jiē shòu nǐ de jiàn yì

I accept your suggestion.

他的腿受伤了。

tā de tuǐ shòu shāng le

His leg is injured.

Similar Characters

叒 ruò

叔 shū

叕 zhuó

Practice Writing 受 (shòu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 受

What does 受 (shòu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 受 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 受 and 叒?

What mistakes do learners make writing 受?

What common words use 受?

How to Write 受 (shòu)