署 (shǔ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 署 (shǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 署 (shǔ) means "Office; bureau; to sign". with 13 strokes and the radical 罒.

Q: How do you write 署 stroke by stroke?

署 has 13 strokes. The radical is 罒. 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 署 and 罨?

署 (shǔ) and 罨 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 署?

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

Q: What common words use 署?

Common words containing 署 include: 签署 (qiān shǔ) — to sign (an official document); 署名 (shǔ míng) — To sign one's name; signature; 官署 (guān shǔ) — Government office.

How to Write 署

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

署 is pronounced shǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Office; bureau; to sign.

Common Words with 署

签署 qiān shǔ

to sign (an official document)

署名 shǔ míng

To sign one's name; signature

官署 guān shǔ

Government office

Example Sentences

请在这里签署名字。

qǐng zài zhè lǐ qiān shǔ míng zì

Please sign your name here.

这封信没有署名。

zhè fēng xìn méi yǒu shǔ míng

This letter is unsigned.

这是一个政府官署。

zhè shì yí gè zhèng fǔ guān shǔ

This is a government office.

Similar Characters

罨 yǎn

罩 zhào

罪 zuì

Practice Writing 署 (shǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 署

What does 署 (shǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 署 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 署 and 罨?

What mistakes do learners make writing 署?

What common words use 署?

How to Write 署 (shǔ)