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

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

The Chinese character 绶 (shòu) means "ribbon (for a seal or medal)". with 11 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 绶 stroke by stroke?

绶 has 11 strokes. The radical is 纟. 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 绶 and 绑?

绶 (shòu) and 绑 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 绶?

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

Q: What common words use 绶?

Common words containing 绶 include: 绶带 (shòu dài) — ribbon; sash; 勋绶 (xūn shòu) — ribbon of a medal; sash; 印绶 (yìn shòu) — seal and ribbon (symbol of office).

How to Write 绶

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

绶 is pronounced shòu in Mandarin Chinese. It means ribbon (for a seal or medal).

Common Words with 绶

绶带 shòu dài

ribbon; sash

勋绶 xūn shòu

ribbon of a medal; sash

印绶 yìn shòu

seal and ribbon (symbol of office)

Example Sentences

礼服上挂着绶带。

lǐ fú shàng guà zhe shòu dài

A ribbon is hanging on the formal attire.

他获得了一枚勋绶。

tā huò dé le yī méi xūn shòu

He received a medal and ribbon.

古代官员佩戴印绶。

gǔ dài guān yuán pèi dài yìn shòu

Ancient officials wore seals and ribbons.

Similar Characters

绑 bǎng

绒 róng

结 jiē

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Frequently Asked Questions about 绶

What does 绶 (shòu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 绶 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 绶 and 绑?

What mistakes do learners make writing 绶?

What common words use 绶?

How to Write 绶 (shòu)