COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 朽 is built
Traditional etymology note: The wood of a dying 丂 tree 木
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How to Write 朽 (xiǔ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
rotten
xiǔTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xiǔ
朽
rotten
Common words
fǔ xiǔ
腐朽
rotten; decayed; decadent; degenerate
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
朽
朽
朽
朽
朽
朽
朽
朽
LEARNING TIP
Remember 朽
Say “xiǔ” 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 朽
Common words and phrases
fǔ xiǔ
rotten; decayed; decadent; degenerate
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 朽?
朽 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 朽 (xiǔ) mean?
朽 (xiǔ) means rotten.
What is the radical of 朽?
The radical of 朽 is 木, associated with Not yet classified.