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

Q: What does 漱 (shù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 漱 (shù) means "to rinse / to gargle". with 14 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 漱 stroke by stroke?

漱 has 14 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 漱 and 渝?

漱 (shù) and 渝 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 漱?

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 漱?

Common words containing 漱 include: 漱口 (shù kǒu) — to rinse one's mouth; 洗漱 (xǐ shù) — To wash up (face and teeth).; 漱口水 (shù kǒu shuǐ) — mouthwash.

How to Write 漱

The character 漱 (shù) is written with 14 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

漱 is pronounced shù in Mandarin Chinese. It means to rinse / to gargle.

Common Words with 漱

漱口 shù kǒu

to rinse one's mouth

洗漱 xǐ shù

To wash up (face and teeth).

漱口水 shù kǒu shuǐ

mouthwash

Example Sentences

饭后要漱口。

fàn hòu yào shù kǒu

Rinse your mouth after meals.

我正在洗漱。

wǒ zhèng zài xǐ shù

I am washing up.

请用漱口水。

qǐng yòng shù kǒu shuǐ

Please use mouthwash.

Similar Characters

渝 yú

渡 dù

渣 zhā

Practice Writing 漱 (shù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 漱

What does 漱 (shù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 漱 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 漱 and 渝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 漱?

What common words use 漱?

How to Write 漱 (shù)