COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 束 is built
Traditional etymology note: Lumber 木 bound by rope 口
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How to Write 束 (shù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to bind
shùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shù
束
to bind
Common words
jié shù
结束
termination; to finish; to end; to conclude
yuē shù
约束
to restrict; to limit to; to constrain; restriction
jū shù
拘束
to restrict; to restrain; constrained; awkward
shù fù
束缚
to bind; to tie up; to fetter; to shackle
shù shǒu wú cè
束手无策
lit. to have one's hands bound and be unable to do anything about it (idiom); fig. helpless in the face of a crisis
shù
束
to bind; bunch; bundle; classifier for bunches, bundles, beams of light etc
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 束
Say “shù” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 束
Common words and phrases
jié shù
termination; to finish; to end; to conclude
yuē shù
to restrict; to limit to; to constrain; restriction
jū shù
to restrict; to restrain; constrained; awkward
shù fù
to bind; to tie up; to fetter; to shackle
shù shǒu wú cè
lit. to have one's hands bound and be unable to do anything about it (idiom); fig. helpless in the face of a crisis
shù
to bind; bunch; bundle; classifier for bunches, bundles, beams of light etc
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“束”。
Zhège zì shì “shù”.
This character is “束”.
我正在学习“束”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shù” zì.
I am learning the character “束”.
请写一遍“束”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shù”.
Please write “束” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 束?
束 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 束 (shù) mean?
束 (shù) means to bind.
What is the radical of 束?
The radical of 束 is 木, associated with Not yet classified.