塾 (shú) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 塾 (shú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 塾 (shú) means "private school (old style)". with 14 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 塾 stroke by stroke?

塾 has 14 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 塾 and 堙?

塾 (shú) and 堙 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 塾?

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

Q: What common words use 塾?

Common words containing 塾 include: 私塾 (sī shú) — private school (old style); 塾师 (shú shī) — private school teacher; 家塾 (jiā shú) — Private family school.

How to Write 塾

The character 塾 (shú) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 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

塾 is pronounced shú in Mandarin Chinese. It means private school (old style).

Common Words with 塾

私塾 sī shú

private school (old style)

塾师 shú shī

private school teacher

家塾 jiā shú

Private family school

Example Sentences

以前有私塾。

yǐ qián yǒu sī shú

There used to be private schools.

塾师在教课。

shú shī zài jiào kè

The private school teacher is teaching.

他在家塾读书。

tā zài jiā shú dú shū

He is studying in a private family school.

Similar Characters

堙 yīn

堞 dié

堠 hòu

Practice Writing 塾 (shú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 塾

What does 塾 (shú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 塾 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 塾 and 堙?

What mistakes do learners make writing 塾?

What common words use 塾?

How to Write 塾 (shú)