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

Q: What does 蔬 (shū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蔬 (shū) means "vegetable". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 15 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 蔬 stroke by stroke?

蔬 has 15 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 蔬 and 葄?

蔬 (shū) and 葄 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 蔬?

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

Q: What common words use 蔬?

Common words containing 蔬 include: 蔬菜 (shū cài) — vegetables; 生蔬 (shēng shū) — Raw vegetables; 蔬果 (shū guǒ) — vegetables and fruits.

How to Write 蔬

The character 蔬 (shū) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 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

蔬 is pronounced shū in Mandarin Chinese. It means vegetable.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 蔬 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 蔬

蔬菜 shū cài

vegetables

生蔬 shēng shū

Raw vegetables

蔬果 shū guǒ

vegetables and fruits

Example Sentences

多吃蔬菜对身体好。

duō chī shū cài duì shēn tǐ hǎo

Eating more vegetables is good for your health.

超市里的生蔬很新鲜。

chāo shì lǐ de shēng shū hěn xīn xiān

The fresh vegetables in the supermarket are very fresh.

每天都要吃点蔬果。

měi tiān dōu yào chī diǎn shū guǒ

Eat some fruits and vegetables every day.

Similar Characters

葄 zuò

蒗 làng

蒙 mēng

Practice Writing 蔬 (shū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蔬

What does 蔬 (shū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蔬 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蔬 and 葄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蔬?

What common words use 蔬?

How to Write 蔬 (shū)