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

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

The Chinese character 寿 (shòu) means "Longevity; life.". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 寸.

Q: How do you write 寿 stroke by stroke?

寿 has 7 strokes. The radical is 寸. 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 寿 and 㝵?

寿 (shòu) and 㝵 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 寿?

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

Q: What common words use 寿?

Common words containing 寿 include: 寿命 (shòu mìng) — Lifespan; life expectancy; 寿面 (shòu miàn) — Longevity noodles (eaten on birthdays); 长寿 (cháng shòu) — longevity.

How to Write 寿

The character 寿 (shòu) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 寸 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

寿 is pronounced shòu in Mandarin Chinese. It means Longevity; life..

As an HSK Level 5 character, 寿 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 寿

寿命 shòu mìng

Lifespan; life expectancy

寿面 shòu miàn

Longevity noodles (eaten on birthdays)

长寿 cháng shòu

longevity

Example Sentences

这种树的寿命很长。

zhè zhòng shù de shòu mìng hěn zhǎng

This tree has a very long lifespan.

生日要吃寿面。

shēng rì yào chī shòu miàn

One should eat longevity noodles on their birthday.

祝您健康长寿。

zhù nín jiàn kāng cháng shòu

Wishing you health and longevity.

Similar Characters

㝵 dé

对 duì

寺 sì

Practice Writing 寿 (shòu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 寿

What does 寿 (shòu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 寿 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 寿 and 㝵?

What mistakes do learners make writing 寿?

What common words use 寿?

How to Write 寿 (shòu)