COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 书
Detailed component breakdown coming soon
Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: A mark made by a pen ⺺
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How to Write 书 (shū) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shū
书
book
Common words
dú shū
读书
to read a book; to study; to attend school
shū diàn
书店
bookstore
shū bāo
书包
schoolbag; satchel; bookbag
mì shū
秘书
secretary
shū fǎ
书法
calligraphy; handwriting; penmanship
shū fáng
书房
study (room); studio
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
书
书
书
书
书
书
书
书
LEARNING TIP
Remember 书
Say “shū” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 书
Common words and phrases
dú shū
to read a book; to study; to attend school
shū diàn
bookstore
shū bāo
schoolbag; satchel; bookbag
mì shū
secretary
shū fǎ
calligraphy; handwriting; penmanship
shū fáng
study (room); studio
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“书”。
Zhège zì shì “shū”.
This character is “书”.
我正在学习“书”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shū” zì.
I am learning the character “书”.
请写一遍“书”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shū”.
Please write “书” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 书?
书 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 书 (shū) mean?
书 (shū) means book.
What is the radical of 书?
The radical of 书 is 丨, associated with Not yet classified.