COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 刷 is built
Traditional etymology note: A person bent over 尸 with a towel 巾
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How to Write 刷 (shuā) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
a brush
shuāTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shuā
刷
a brush
Common words
yá shuā
牙刷
toothbrush
yìn shuā
印刷
to print; printing
shuā xīn
刷新
to renovate; to refurbish; to refresh (computer window); to write a new page (in history)
shuā
刷
a brush; to paint; to daub; to brush; to scrub; (fig.) to remove; to eliminate (from a contest); to fire (from a job)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
刷
刷
刷
刷
刷
刷
刷
刷
LEARNING TIP
Remember 刷
Say “shuā” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 刷
Common words and phrases
yá shuā
toothbrush
yìn shuā
to print; printing
shuā xīn
to renovate; to refurbish; to refresh (computer window); to write a new page (in history)
shuā
a brush; to paint; to daub; to brush; to scrub; (fig.) to remove; to eliminate (from a contest); to fire (from a job)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“刷”。
Zhège zì shì “shuā”.
This character is “刷”.
我正在学习“刷”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shuā” zì.
I am learning the character “刷”.
请写一遍“刷”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shuā”.
Please write “刷” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 刷?
刷 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 刷 (shuā) mean?
刷 (shuā) means a brush.
What is the radical of 刷?
The radical of 刷 is 刂, associated with Not yet classified.