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

Q: What does 抒 (shū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 抒 (shū) means "Express / Vent". with 7 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 抒 stroke by stroke?

抒 has 7 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 抒 and 㧜?

抒 (shū) and 㧜 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 抒?

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

Q: What common words use 抒?

Common words containing 抒 include: 抒发 (shū fā) — Express / Voice; 抒情 (shū qíng) — Lyrical / Expressing emotion; 抒写 (shū xiě) — Express in writing.

How to Write 抒

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

抒 is pronounced shū in Mandarin Chinese. It means Express / Vent.

Common Words with 抒

抒发 shū fā

Express / Voice

抒情 shū qíng

Lyrical / Expressing emotion

抒写 shū xiě

Express in writing

Example Sentences

抒发内心的情感。

shū fā nèi xīn de qíng gǎn

Express one's inner feelings.

这是一首抒情歌。

zhè shì yī shǒu shū qíng gē

This is a lyrical song.

抒写美好的生活。

shū xiě měi hǎo de shēng huó

Write about a beautiful life.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

扑 pū

扒 bā

Practice Writing 抒 (shū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 抒

What does 抒 (shū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 抒 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 抒 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 抒?

What common words use 抒?

How to Write 抒 (shū)