沭 (shù) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 沭 (shù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 沭 (shù) means "Shu (name of a river)". with 8 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 沭 stroke by stroke?

沭 has 8 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 沭 and 㳄?

沭 (shù) and 㳄 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 沭?

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

Q: What common words use 沭?

Common words containing 沭 include: 沭河 (shù hé) — Shu River; 沭阳 (shù yáng) — Shuyang (a county in Jiangsu); 临沭 (lín shù) — Linshu (a county in Shandong).

How to Write 沭

The character 沭 (shù) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

沭 is pronounced shù in Mandarin Chinese. It means Shu (name of a river).

Common Words with 沭

沭河 shù hé

Shu River

沭阳 shù yáng

Shuyang (a county in Jiangsu)

临沭 lín shù

Linshu (a county in Shandong)

Example Sentences

沭河的水很清。

shù hé de shuǐ hěn qīng

The water of the Shu River is very clear.

他出生在沭阳。

tā chū shēng zài shù yáng

He was born in Shuyang.

临沭是一个好地方。

lín shù shì yí gè hǎo dì fāng

Linshu is a good place.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

汊 chà

汐 xī

Practice Writing 沭 (shù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 沭

What does 沭 (shù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 沭 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 沭 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 沭?

What common words use 沭?

How to Write 沭 (shù)