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

Q: What does 输 (shū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 输 (shū) means "To lose; to transport; to input.". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 13 strokes and the radical 车.

Q: How do you write 输 stroke by stroke?

输 has 13 strokes. The radical is 车. 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 输 and 毂?

输 (shū) and 毂 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 输?

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

Q: What common words use 输?

Common words containing 输 include: 输入 (shū rù) — To input; to enter.; 输赢 (shū yíng) — Win or loss; outcome.; 运输 (yùn shū) — transport; transportation.

How to Write 输

The character 输 (shū) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 车 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

输 is pronounced shū in Mandarin Chinese. It means To lose; to transport; to input..

As an HSK Level 3 character, 输 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 输

输入 shū rù

To input; to enter.

输赢 shū yíng

Win or loss; outcome.

运输 yùn shū

transport; transportation

Example Sentences

请输入你的名字。

qǐng shū rù nǐ de míng zì

Please enter your name.

我们不看重输赢。

wǒ men bù kàn zhòng shū yíng

We don't care much about winning or losing.

运输速度很快。

yùn shū sù dù hěn kuài

The shipping speed is very fast.

Similar Characters

毂 gǔ

舆 yú

輂 jú

Practice Writing 输 (shū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 输

What does 输 (shū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 输 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 输 and 毂?

What mistakes do learners make writing 输?

What common words use 输?

How to Write 输 (shū)