栩 (xǔ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 栩 (xǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 栩 (xǔ) means "Vivid; Oak tree". with 10 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 栩 stroke by stroke?

栩 has 10 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 栩 and 杪?

栩 (xǔ) and 杪 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 栩?

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

Q: What common words use 栩?

Common words containing 栩 include: 栩栩如生 (xǔ xǔ rú shēng) — Lifelike; True to life; 栩栩 (xǔ xǔ) — Lifelike; Vivid; 栩然 (xǔ rán) — Vividly; Clearly.

How to Write 栩

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

栩 is pronounced xǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Vivid; Oak tree.

Common Words with 栩

栩栩如生 xǔ xǔ rú shēng

Lifelike; True to life

栩栩 xǔ xǔ

Lifelike; Vivid

栩然 xǔ rán

Vividly; Clearly

Example Sentences

这幅画画得栩栩如生。

zhè fú huà huà dé xǔ xǔ rú shēng

This painting is vividly lifelike.

蝴蝶在花间栩栩飞舞。

hú dié zài huā jiān xǔ xǔ fēi wǔ

The butterfly is flying lifelike among the flowers.

他栩然自得地笑着。

tā xǔ rán zì dé dì xiào zhe

He smiled with a look of self-satisfaction.

Similar Characters

杪 miǎo

杭 háng

杯 bēi

Practice Writing 栩 (xǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 栩

What does 栩 (xǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 栩 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 栩 and 杪?

What mistakes do learners make writing 栩?

What common words use 栩?

How to Write 栩 (xǔ)