徐 (xú) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 徐 (xú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 徐 (xú) means "Slowly / surname Xu". with 10 strokes and the radical 彳.

Q: How do you write 徐 stroke by stroke?

徐 has 10 strokes. The radical is 彳. 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 徐 and 彼?

徐 (xú) and 彼 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 徐?

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

Q: What common words use 徐?

Common words containing 徐 include: 徐徐 (xú xú) — Slowly / gradually; 徐老师 (xú lǎo shī) — Teacher Xu; 清风徐来 (qīng fēng xú lái) — A gentle breeze blows slowly..

How to Write 徐

The character 徐 (xú) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 彳 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

徐 is pronounced xú in Mandarin Chinese. It means Slowly / surname Xu.

Common Words with 徐

徐徐 xú xú

Slowly / gradually

徐老师 xú lǎo shī

Teacher Xu

清风徐来 qīng fēng xú lái

A gentle breeze blows slowly.

Example Sentences

国旗徐徐升起。

guó qí xú xú shēng qǐ

The national flag is rising slowly.

徐老师在教中文。

xú lǎo shī zài jiào zhōng wén

Teacher Xu is teaching Chinese.

湖面上清风徐来。

hú miàn shàng qīng fēng xú lái

A gentle breeze blows across the lake surface.

Similar Characters

彼 bǐ

往 wǎng

征 zhēng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 徐

What does 徐 (xú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 徐 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 徐 and 彼?

What mistakes do learners make writing 徐?

What common words use 徐?

How to Write 徐 (xú)