朽 (xiǔ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 朽 (xiǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 朽 (xiǔ) means "rotten; decayed". with 6 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 朽 stroke by stroke?

朽 has 6 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 朽 and 木?

朽 (xiǔ) and 木 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 朽?

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

Q: What common words use 朽?

Common words containing 朽 include: 腐朽 (fǔ xiǔ) — Decadent / Rotten; 朽木 (xiǔ mù) — rotten wood; a useless person; 不朽 (bù xiǔ) — immortal; undying.

How to Write 朽

The character 朽 (xiǔ) is written with 6 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

朽 is pronounced xiǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means rotten; decayed.

Common Words with 朽

腐朽 fǔ xiǔ

Decadent / Rotten

朽木 xiǔ mù

rotten wood; a useless person

不朽 bù xiǔ

immortal; undying

Example Sentences

这块木头腐朽了。

zhè kuài mù tou fǔ xiǔ le

This piece of wood has rotted.

朽木很容易断。

xiǔ mù hěn róng yì duàn

Rotten wood breaks easily.

他的精神永垂不朽。

tā de jīng shén yǒng chuí bù xiǔ

His spirit will live forever.

Similar Characters

木 mù

未 wèi

末 mò

Practice Writing 朽 (xiǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 朽

What does 朽 (xiǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 朽 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 朽 and 木?

What mistakes do learners make writing 朽?

What common words use 朽?

How to Write 朽 (xiǔ)