How to Write 数
The character 数 (shǔ) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 攵 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
数 is pronounced shǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means number / to count.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: shǔ, shù, shuò.
As an HSK Level 2 character, 数 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 数
Example Sentences
统计表上的这些数字反映了经济的增长。
tǒng jì biǎo shàng de zhè xiē shù zì fǎn yìng le jīng jì de zēng zhǎng
These figures on the statistical table reflect economic growth.
这里每年都会吸引数量众多的游客。
zhè lǐ měi nián dū huì xī yǐn shù liàng zhòng duō de yóu kè
This place attracts a large number of tourists every year.
小弟弟正在认真地数数，看有多少块积木。
xiǎo dì dì zhèng zài rèn zhēn dì shǔ shù kàn yǒu duō shǎo kuài jī mù
The little brother is counting carefully to see how many building blocks there are.
夜空里的繁星多得数不清。
yè kōng lǐ de fán xīng duō dé shù bù qīng
The stars in the night sky are too many to count.
Practice Writing 数 (shǔ)
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