COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 戌 is built
戌 can be remembered by breaking it into 戊 + 一. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s enclosure from above structure.
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How to Write 戌 (xū) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
11th earthly branch: 7-9 p.m., 9th solar month (8th October-6th November), year of the Dog
xūTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xū
戌
11th earthly branch: 7-9 p.m., 9th solar month (8th October-6th November), year of the Dog
Common words
xū
戌
11th earthly branch: 7-9 p.m., 9th solar month (8th October-6th November), year of the Dog
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
戌
戌
戌
戌
戌
戌
戌
戌
LEARNING TIP
Remember 戌
Say “xū” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 戌
Common words and phrases
xū
11th earthly branch: 7-9 p.m., 9th solar month (8th October-6th November), year of the Dog
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 戌?
戌 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 戌 (xū) mean?
戌 (xū) means 11th earthly branch: 7-9 p.m., 9th solar month (8th October-6th November), year of the Dog.
What is the radical of 戌?
The radical of 戌 is 戈, associated with Not yet classified.