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

Q: What does 胥 (xū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 胥 (xū) means "All; petty official". with 9 strokes and the radical 月.

Q: How do you write 胥 stroke by stroke?

胥 has 9 strokes. The radical is 月. 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 胥 and 朊?

胥 (xū) and 朊 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 胥?

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

Q: What common words use 胥?

Common words containing 胥 include: 胥吏 (xū lì) — Petty official; clerk; 伍子胥 (wǔ zi xū) — Wu Zixu (a famous historical figure); 胥余 (xū yú) — Remainder; surplus.

How to Write 胥

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

胥 is pronounced xū in Mandarin Chinese. It means All; petty official.

Common Words with 胥

胥吏 xū lì

Petty official; clerk

伍子胥 wǔ zi xū

Wu Zixu (a famous historical figure)

胥余 xū yú

Remainder; surplus

Example Sentences

古代有很多胥吏。

gǔ dài yǒu hěn duō xū lì

There were many minor officials in ancient times.

伍子胥是历史人物。

wǔ zi xū shì lì shǐ rén wù

Wu Zixu is a historical figure.

这里的胥余很出名。

zhè lǐ de xū yú hěn chū míng

The coconuts here are very famous.

Similar Characters

朊 ruǎn

朋 péng

服 fú

Practice Writing 胥 (xū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 胥

What does 胥 (xū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 胥 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 胥 and 朊?

What mistakes do learners make writing 胥?

What common words use 胥?

How to Write 胥 (xū)