倏 (shū) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 倏 (shū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 倏 (shū) means "Suddenly; abruptly.". with 10 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 倏 stroke by stroke?

倏 has 10 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 倏 and 佩?

倏 (shū) and 佩 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 倏?

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

Q: What common words use 倏?

Common words containing 倏 include: 倏忽 (shū hū) — In a flash; suddenly.; 倏地 (shū dì) — Suddenly; swiftly.; 倏然 (shū rán) — Suddenly; all of a sudden..

How to Write 倏

The character 倏 (shū) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

倏 is pronounced shū in Mandarin Chinese. It means Suddenly; abruptly..

Common Words with 倏

倏忽 shū hū

In a flash; suddenly.

倏地 shū dì

Suddenly; swiftly.

倏然 shū rán

Suddenly; all of a sudden.

Example Sentences

时间倏忽而逝。

shí jiān shū hū ér shì

Time flies by in an instant.

小猫倏地跳走了。

xiǎo māo shū dì tiào zǒu le

The kitten suddenly jumped away.

灯光倏然熄灭了。

dēng guāng shū rán xī miè le

The lights suddenly went out.

Similar Characters

佩 pèi

佬 lǎo

佯 yáng

Practice Writing 倏 (shū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 倏

What does 倏 (shū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 倏 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 倏 and 佩?

What mistakes do learners make writing 倏?

What common words use 倏?

How to Write 倏 (shū)