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

Q: What does 墟 (xū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 墟 (xū) means "ruins". with 14 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 墟 stroke by stroke?

墟 has 14 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 墟 and 堙?

墟 (xū) and 堙 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 墟?

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

Q: What common words use 墟?

Common words containing 墟 include: 废墟 (fèi xū) — Ruins; debris; 殷墟 (yīn xū) — Yin Xu (ruins of the late Shang Dynasty capital); 墟落 (xū luò) — village.

How to Write 墟

The character 墟 (xū) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

墟 is pronounced xū in Mandarin Chinese. It means ruins.

Common Words with 墟

废墟 fèi xū

Ruins; debris

殷墟 yīn xū

Yin Xu (ruins of the late Shang Dynasty capital)

墟落 xū luò

village

Example Sentences

这里以前是一片废墟。

zhè lǐ yǐ qián shì yī piàn fèi xū

This place used to be a pile of ruins.

殷墟在中国河南。

yīn xū zài zhōng guó hé nán

Yin Xu is located in Henan, China.

远处的墟落很安静。

yuǎn chù de xū luò hěn ān jìng

The distant village was very quiet.

Similar Characters

堙 yīn

堞 dié

堠 hòu

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Frequently Asked Questions about 墟

What does 墟 (xū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 墟 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 墟 and 堙?

What mistakes do learners make writing 墟?

What common words use 墟?

How to Write 墟 (xū)