COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 叙 is built
Traditional etymology note: 又 (again) suggests the meaning, while 余 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 叙 (xù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to narrate
xùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xù
叙
to narrate
Common words
xù shù
叙述
to relate (a story or information); to tell or talk about; to recount; narration
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 叙
Say “xù” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 叙
Common words and phrases
xù shù
to relate (a story or information); to tell or talk about; to recount; narration
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“叙”。
Zhège zì shì “xù”.
This character is “叙”.
我正在学习“叙”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xù” zì.
I am learning the character “叙”.
请写一遍“叙”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xù”.
Please write “叙” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 叙?
叙 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 叙 (xù) mean?
叙 (xù) means to narrate.
What is the radical of 叙?
The radical of 叙 is 又, associated with Not yet classified.