How to Write 摅 (shū) — Meaning “express / vent”

Imagine a hand (扌) opening a door (卢) to let out feelings, like venting frustration. The sound "shū" can also remind you of "shoe" – you might throw a shoe to express anger. This visual link helps you recall the meaning of express or vent.

Start with the hand radical 扌 on the left: horizontal, vertical hook, then lift. For the right part 卢, write a short vertical stroke, followed by three horizontal strokes, and end with a final vertical stroke. A common mistake is making the right side too wide or confusing it with 户 (house); keep it narrow and balanced.

摅 (shū) means to express or vent, while 挲 (suō) means to rub or stroke, and 捧 (pěng) means to hold with both hands. Visually, 摅 has 扌 on the left and 卢 on the right; 挲 has 扌 on top and 沙 below; 捧 has 扌 on the left and 奉 on the right. The different right-side components change the meaning completely.

摅 is a literary character rarely used in everyday conversation, but it appears in formal or classical Chinese expressions like 摅怀 (to express one's feelings) and 摅诚 (to show sincerity). You might encounter it in poetry, essays, or traditional ceremonies where people want to sound elegant. It carries a refined, slightly old-fashioned tone.

Common words containing 摅 include: 摅发 (shū fā) — express / give vent to; 摅怀 (shū huái) — to express one's feelings; 摅诚 (shū chéng) — to express sincerity.