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

Q: What does 竖 (shù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 竖 (shù) means "Vertical; to set upright". with 9 strokes and the radical 立.

Q: How do you write 竖 stroke by stroke?

竖 has 9 strokes. The radical is 立. 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 竖 and 亲?

竖 (shù) and 亲 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 竖?

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

Q: What common words use 竖?

Common words containing 竖 include: 竖线 (shù xiàn) — Vertical line; 竖立 (shù lì) — To erect; to set upright; 横竖 (héng shù) — anyway; in any case.

How to Write 竖

The character 竖 (shù) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 立 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

竖 is pronounced shù in Mandarin Chinese. It means Vertical; to set upright.

Common Words with 竖

竖线 shù xiàn

Vertical line

竖立 shù lì

To erect; to set upright

横竖 héng shù

anyway; in any case

Example Sentences

请画一条竖线。

qǐng huà yī tiáo shù xiàn

Please draw a vertical line.

门口竖立着一块牌子。

mén kǒu shù lì zhe yī kuài pái zi

A sign is standing at the entrance.

横竖你都要去。

héng shù nǐ dōu yào qù

Anyway, you have to go.

Similar Characters

亲 qīn

竘 qǔ

站 zhàn

Practice Writing 竖 (shù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 竖

What does 竖 (shù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 竖 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 竖 and 亲?

What mistakes do learners make writing 竖?

What common words use 竖?

How to Write 竖 (shù)