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

Q: What does 须 (xū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 须 (xū) means "must; beard; mustache". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 彡.

Q: How do you write 须 stroke by stroke?

须 has 9 strokes. The radical is 彡. 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 须 and 㣎?

须 (xū) and 㣎 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 须?

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

Q: What common words use 须?

Common words containing 须 include: 必须 (bì xū) — must; have to; 须知 (xū zhī) — Notice / Guidelines; 胡须 (hú xū) — Beard; mustache; facial hair.

How to Write 须

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

须 is pronounced xū in Mandarin Chinese. It means must; beard; mustache.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 须 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 须

必须 bì xū

must; have to

须知 xū zhī

Notice / Guidelines

胡须 hú xū

Beard; mustache; facial hair

Example Sentences

你必须准时参加会议。

nǐ bì xū zhǔn shí cān jiā huì yì

You must attend the meeting on time.

请阅读考试须知。

qǐng yuè dú kǎo shì xū zhī

Please read the exam instructions.

他的胡须很长。

tā de hú xū hěn zhǎng

His beard is very long.

Similar Characters

㣎 mù

形 xíng

彤 tóng

Practice Writing 须 (xū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 须

What does 须 (xū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 须 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 须 and 㣎?

What mistakes do learners make writing 须?

What common words use 须?

How to Write 须 (xū)