How to Write 淑
The character 淑 (shū) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
淑 is pronounced shū in Mandarin Chinese. It means virtuous; kind and gentle (of women).
Common Words with 淑
淑女
shū nǚ
lady; a gentle and virtuous woman
贤淑
xián shū
virtuous and gentle (traditionally used for women)
淑静
shū jìng
gentle and quiet
Example Sentences
她的一举一动都很淑女。
tā de yī jǔ yī dòng dōu hěn shū nǚ
Every move she makes is very ladylike.
她是一位贤淑的妻子。
tā shì yī wèi xián shū de qī zǐ
She is a virtuous and kind wife.
这个女孩性格很淑静。
zhè ge nǚ hái xìng gé hěn shū jìng
This girl has a gentle and quiet personality.
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