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

Q: What does 鼠 (shǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鼠 (shǔ) means "Mouse / Rat". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 13 strokes and the radical 鼠.

Q: How do you write 鼠 stroke by stroke?

鼠 has 13 strokes. The radical is 鼠. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What is the radical of 鼠?

The radical of 鼠 is 鼠. The radical often gives a clue about the character's meaning category.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 鼠?

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

Q: What common words use 鼠?

Common words containing 鼠 include: 老鼠 (lǎo shǔ) — A mouse or rat.; 鼠标 (shǔ biāo) — Computer mouse; 松鼠 (sōng shǔ) — squirrel.

How to Write 鼠

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

鼠 is pronounced shǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Mouse / Rat.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 鼠 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 鼠

老鼠 lǎo shǔ

A mouse or rat.

鼠标 shǔ biāo

Computer mouse

松鼠 sōng shǔ

squirrel

Example Sentences

房间里有一只老鼠。

fáng jiān lǐ yǒu yī zhī lǎo shǔ

There is a mouse in the room.

我的电脑鼠标坏了。

wǒ de diàn nǎo shǔ biāo huài le

My computer mouse is broken.

树上有一只小松鼠。

shù shàng yǒu yī zhī xiǎo sōng shǔ

There is a little squirrel in the tree.

Practice Writing 鼠 (shǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鼠

What does 鼠 (shǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鼠 stroke by stroke?

What is the radical of 鼠?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鼠?

What common words use 鼠?

How to Write 鼠 (shǔ)