How to Write 束
The character 束 (shù) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
束 is pronounced shù in Mandarin Chinese. It means bundle; to bind.
As an HSK Level 3 character, 束 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 束
结束
jié shù
To end or finish.
一束花
yī shù huā
a bouquet of flowers
约束
yuē shù
To restrain / To bind
Example Sentences
会议结束了。
huì yì jié shù le
The meeting is over.
我买了一束花。
wǒ mǎi le yī shù huā
I bought a bouquet of flowers.
我们要约束自己。
wǒ men yāo yuē shù zì jǐ
We should exercise self-restraint.
Practice Writing 束 (shù)
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