COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 述 is built
Traditional etymology note: 辶 (walk) suggests the meaning, while 术 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 述 (shù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) to state; to tell; to narrate; to relate
shùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shù
述
(bound form) to state; to tell; to narrate; to relate
Common words
jiǎng shù
讲述
to talk about; to narrate; to give an account
miáo shù
描述
to describe; description
shàng shù
上述
aforementioned; above-mentioned
xù shù
叙述
to relate (a story or information); to tell or talk about; to recount; narration
biǎo shù
表述
to express; to articulate; to formulate
chǎn shù
阐述
to expound (a position); to elaborate (on a topic); to treat (a subject)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
述
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 述
Say “shù” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 述
Common words and phrases
jiǎng shù
to talk about; to narrate; to give an account
miáo shù
to describe; description
shàng shù
aforementioned; above-mentioned
xù shù
to relate (a story or information); to tell or talk about; to recount; narration
biǎo shù
to express; to articulate; to formulate
chǎn shù
to expound (a position); to elaborate (on a topic); to treat (a subject)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“述”。
Zhège zì shì “shù”.
This character is “述”.
我正在学习“述”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shù” zì.
I am learning the character “述”.
请写一遍“述”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shù”.
Please write “述” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 述?
述 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 述 (shù) mean?
述 (shù) means (bound form) to state; to tell; to narrate; to relate.
What is the radical of 述?
The radical of 述 is 辶, associated with Not yet classified.