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

Q: What does 枢 (shū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 枢 (shū) means "pivot; hub; center". with 8 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 枢 stroke by stroke?

枢 has 8 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 枢 and 朱?

枢 (shū) and 朱 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 枢?

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

Q: What common words use 枢?

Common words containing 枢 include: 枢纽 (shū niǔ) — hub; key axis; 中枢 (zhōng shū) — Center; hub; pivot; 枢纽站 (shū niǔ zhàn) — hub station; interchange station.

How to Write 枢

The character 枢 (shū) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 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

枢 is pronounced shū in Mandarin Chinese. It means pivot; hub; center.

Common Words with 枢

枢纽 shū niǔ

hub; key axis

中枢 zhōng shū

Center; hub; pivot

枢纽站 shū niǔ zhàn

hub station; interchange station

Example Sentences

这里是交通枢纽。

zhè lǐ shì jiāo tōng shū niǔ

This is a transportation hub.

这是神经中枢。

zhè shì shén jīng zhōng shū

This is the nerve center.

我们在枢纽站换车。

wǒ men zài shū niǔ zhàn huàn chē

We change buses at the hub station.

Similar Characters

朱 zhū

朴 pō

朵 duǒ

Practice Writing 枢 (shū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 枢

What does 枢 (shū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 枢 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 枢 and 朱?

What mistakes do learners make writing 枢?

What common words use 枢?

How to Write 枢 (shū)