How to Write 黍
The character 黍 (shǔ) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 黍 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
黍 is pronounced shǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means broomcorn millet.
Common Words with 黍
黍米
shǔ mǐ
millet
玉黍
yù shǔ
Maize
黍子
shǔ zi
broomcorn millet
Example Sentences
黍米是五谷之一。
shǔ mǐ shì wǔ gǔ zhī yī
Millet is one of the five grains.
玉黍就是玉米。
yù shǔ jiù shì yù mǐ
'Yushu' is just another name for corn.
这种植物叫黍子。
zhè zhòng zhí wù jiào shǔ zi
This plant is called broomcorn millet.
Practice Writing 黍 (shǔ)
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