嘘 (xū) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 嘘 (xū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 嘘 (xū) means "Shh / To hiss / To sigh". with 14 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 嘘 stroke by stroke?

嘘 has 14 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 嘘 and 㕡?

嘘 (xū) and 㕡 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 嘘?

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

Q: What common words use 嘘?

Common words containing 嘘 include: 嘘声 (xū shēng) — Hissing sound / Booing; 嘘寒问暖 (xū hán wèn nuǎn) — To inquire after someone's well-being / To show solicitous care; 嘘一声 (xū yī shēng) — To make a 'shh' sound / To hiss.

How to Write 嘘

The character 嘘 (xū) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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

嘘 is pronounced xū in Mandarin Chinese. It means Shh / To hiss / To sigh.

Common Words with 嘘

嘘声 xū shēng

Hissing sound / Booing

嘘寒问暖 xū hán wèn nuǎn

To inquire after someone's well-being / To show solicitous care

嘘一声 xū yī shēng

To make a 'shh' sound / To hiss

Example Sentences

现场传出嘘声。

xiàn chǎng chuán chū xū shēng

Boos were heard from the scene.

他对我嘘寒问暖。

tā duì wǒ xū hán wèn nuǎn

He showed great concern for my well-being.

请嘘一声。

qǐng xū yī shēng

Please say 'shh'.

Similar Characters

㕡 hé

啻 chì

啼 tí

Practice Writing 嘘 (xū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 嘘

What does 嘘 (xū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 嘘 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 嘘 and 㕡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 嘘?

What common words use 嘘?

How to Write 嘘 (xū)