COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 虚 is built
Traditional etymology note: A tiger 虍 stalking in the bushes 业
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How to Write 虚 (xū) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
emptiness
xūTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xū
虚
emptiness
Common words
xū xīn
虚心
open-minded; humble
qiān xū
谦虚
modest; self-effacing; to make modest remarks
kōng xū
空虚
hollow; emptiness; meaningless
xū gòu
虚构
to make up; fabrication; fictional; imaginary
xū huàn
虚幻
imaginary; illusory
xū jiǎ
虚假
false; phony; pretense
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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虚
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 虚
Say “xū” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
xū xīn
open-minded; humble
qiān xū
modest; self-effacing; to make modest remarks
kōng xū
hollow; emptiness; meaningless
xū gòu
to make up; fabrication; fictional; imaginary
xū huàn
imaginary; illusory
xū jiǎ
false; phony; pretense
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 虚?
虚 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 虚 (xū) mean?
虚 (xū) means emptiness.
What is the radical of 虚?
The radical of 虚 is 虍, associated with Not yet classified.