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

Q: What does 熟 (shú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 熟 (shú) means "Cooked / Ripe / Familiar". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 15 strokes and the radical 灬.

Q: How do you write 熟 stroke by stroke?

熟 has 15 strokes. The radical is 灬. 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 熟 and 煎?

熟 (shú) and 煎 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 熟?

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

Q: What common words use 熟?

Common words containing 熟 include: 熟人 (shú rén) — Acquaintance; 煮熟 (zhǔ shú) — cooked; boiled until done; 成熟 (chéng shú) — mature; ripe.

How to Write 熟

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

熟 is pronounced shú in Mandarin Chinese. It means Cooked / Ripe / Familiar.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 熟 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 熟

熟人 shú rén

Acquaintance

煮熟 zhǔ shú

cooked; boiled until done

成熟 chéng shú

mature; ripe

Example Sentences

他是一个熟人。

tā shì yí gè shú rén

He is an acquaintance.

肉已经煮熟了。

ròu yǐ jīng zhǔ shú le

The meat is already cooked.

这个苹果成熟了。

zhè ge píng guǒ chéng shú le

This apple is ripe.

Similar Characters

煎 jiān

煞 shā

煦 xù

Practice Writing 熟 (shú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 熟

What does 熟 (shú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 熟 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 熟 and 煎?

What mistakes do learners make writing 熟?

What common words use 熟?

How to Write 熟 (shú)