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

Q: What does 薯 (shǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 薯 (shǔ) means "Potato / Tuber". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 16 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 薯 stroke by stroke?

薯 has 16 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 薯 and 蒟?

薯 (shǔ) and 蒟 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 薯?

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

Q: What common words use 薯?

Common words containing 薯 include: 红薯 (hóng shǔ) — Sweet potato; 薯条 (shǔ tiáo) — French fries; 马铃薯 (mǎ líng shǔ) — Potato.

How to Write 薯

The character 薯 (shǔ) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 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

薯 is pronounced shǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Potato / Tuber.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 薯 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 薯

红薯 hóng shǔ

Sweet potato

薯条 shǔ tiáo

French fries

马铃薯 mǎ líng shǔ

Potato

Example Sentences

冬天吃红薯很暖和。

dōng tiān chī hóng shǔ hěn nuǎn huo

Eating sweet potatoes in winter is very warming.

我喜欢吃炸薯条。

wǒ xǐ huān chī zhà shǔ tiáo

I like eating French fries.

马铃薯可以做成沙拉。

mǎ líng shǔ kě yǐ zuò chéng shā lā

Potatoes can be made into salad.

Similar Characters

蒟 jǔ

蒻 ruò

蓂 míng

Practice Writing 薯 (shǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 薯

What does 薯 (shǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 薯 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 薯 and 蒟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 薯?

What common words use 薯?

How to Write 薯 (shǔ)