COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 受 is built
Traditional etymology note: Something 冖 passed from one hand 爫 to another 又
More “shou” characters →Link copied to clipboard!
How to Write 受 (shòu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to receive
shòuTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
Loading stroke data…
Loading handwriting practice…
Save or share this character guide
Link copied to clipboard!
STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
Download PDF
StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shòu
受
to receive
Common words
shòu dào
受到
to receive (praise, an education, punishment etc); to be ...ed (praised, educated, punished etc)
gǎn shòu
感受
to sense; perception; to feel (through the senses); to experience
jiē shòu
接受
to accept (a suggestion, punishment, bribe etc); to acquiesce
nán shòu
难受
to feel unwell; to suffer pain; to be difficult to bear
shòu shāng
受伤
to sustain injuries; wounded (in an accident etc); harmed
chéng shòu
承受
to bear; to support; to inherit
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
受
受
受
受
受
受
受
受
LEARNING TIP
Remember 受
Say “shòu” 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 受
Common words and phrases
shòu dào
to receive (praise, an education, punishment etc); to be ...ed (praised, educated, punished etc)
gǎn shòu
to sense; perception; to feel (through the senses); to experience
jiē shòu
to accept (a suggestion, punishment, bribe etc); to acquiesce
nán shòu
to feel unwell; to suffer pain; to be difficult to bear
shòu shāng
to sustain injuries; wounded (in an accident etc); harmed
chéng shòu
to bear; to support; to inherit
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“受”。
Zhège zì shì “shòu”.
This character is “受”.
我正在学习“受”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shòu” zì.
I am learning the character “受”.
请写一遍“受”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shòu”.
Please write “受” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 受?
受 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 受 (shòu) mean?
受 (shòu) means to receive.
What is the radical of 受?
The radical of 受 is 又, associated with Not yet classified.