COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 数 is built
Traditional etymology note: 攵 (script) suggests the meaning, while 娄 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 数 (shù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to count
shùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 13 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shù
数
to count
Common words
shù xué
数学
mathematics
duō shù
多数
majority; most
fēn shù
分数
(exam) grade; mark; score; fraction
rén shù
人数
number of people
shǎo shù
少数
small number; few; minority
shù liàng
数量
amount; quantity (CL:個|个[ge4]); quantitative; (math.) scalar quantity
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
数
数
数
数
数
数
数
数
LEARNING TIP
Remember 数
Say “shù” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 13 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 数
Common words and phrases
shù xué
mathematics
duō shù
majority; most
fēn shù
(exam) grade; mark; score; fraction
rén shù
number of people
shǎo shù
small number; few; minority
shù liàng
amount; quantity (CL:個|个[ge4]); quantitative; (math.) scalar quantity
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“数”。
Zhège zì shì “shù”.
This character is “数”.
我正在学习“数”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shù” zì.
I am learning the character “数”.
请写一遍“数”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shù”.
Please write “数” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 数?
数 is written with 13 strokes.
What does 数 (shù) mean?
数 (shù) means to count.
What is the radical of 数?
The radical of 数 is 攵, associated with Not yet classified.