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

Q: What does 虚 (xū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 虚 (xū) means "Empty; false; weak.". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 虍.

Q: How do you write 虚 stroke by stroke?

虚 has 11 strokes. The radical is 虍. 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 虚 and 虐?

虚 (xū) and 虐 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 虚?

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

Q: What common words use 虚?

Common words containing 虚 include: 谦虚 (qiān xū) — modest; humble; 虚心 (xū xīn) — Modest; open-minded.; 虚弱 (xū ruò) — Weak; frail..

How to Write 虚

The character 虚 (xū) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 虍 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

虚 is pronounced xū in Mandarin Chinese. It means Empty; false; weak..

As an HSK Level 5 character, 虚 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 虚

谦虚 qiān xū

modest; humble

虚心 xū xīn

Modest; open-minded.

虚弱 xū ruò

Weak; frail.

Example Sentences

他是一个谦虚的学生。

tā shì yí gè qiān xū de xué shēng

He is a humble student.

我们要虚心听取意见。

wǒ men yào xū xīn tīng qǔ yì jiàn

We should listen to opinions with an open mind.

生病让他变得虚弱。

shēng bìng ràng tā biàn dé xū ruò

Illness made him weak.

Similar Characters

虐 nüè

虑 lǜ

虒 sī

Practice Writing 虚 (xū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 虚

What does 虚 (xū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 虚 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 虚 and 虐?

What mistakes do learners make writing 虚?

What common words use 虚?

How to Write 虚 (xū)