How to Write 戍
The character 戍 (shù) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 戈 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
戍 is pronounced shù in Mandarin Chinese. It means to guard (a frontier).
Common Words with 戍
戍边
shù biān
to guard the frontier
戍守
shù shǒu
to guard; to garrison
卫戍
wèi shù
to garrison; to defend
Example Sentences
战士们在戍边。
zhàn shì men zài shù biān
The soldiers are guarding the border.
他们在戍守边疆。
tā men zài shù shǒu biān jiāng
They are guarding the border.
卫戍部队很严密。
wèi shù bù duì hěn yán mì
The garrison troops are very well-organized and strict.
Practice Writing 戍 (shù)
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