COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 修 is built
Traditional etymology note: 彡 (hair) suggests the meaning, while 攸 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 修 (xiū) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to decorate
xiūTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xiū
修
to decorate
Common words
xiū lǐ
修理
to repair; to fix; to prune; to trim
wéi xiū
维修
maintenance (of equipment); to protect and maintain
xiū gǎi
修改
to amend; to alter; to modify
xiū jiàn
修建
to build; to construct
zhuāng xiū
装修
to decorate; interior decoration; to fit up; to renovate
bǎo xiū
保修
to promise to keep sth in good repair; guarantee; warranty
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
修
修
修
修
修
修
修
修
LEARNING TIP
Remember 修
Say “xiū” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 修
Common words and phrases
xiū lǐ
to repair; to fix; to prune; to trim
wéi xiū
maintenance (of equipment); to protect and maintain
xiū gǎi
to amend; to alter; to modify
xiū jiàn
to build; to construct
zhuāng xiū
to decorate; interior decoration; to fit up; to renovate
bǎo xiū
to promise to keep sth in good repair; guarantee; warranty
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“修”。
Zhège zì shì “xiū”.
This character is “修”.
我正在学习“修”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xiū” zì.
I am learning the character “修”.
请写一遍“修”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xiū”.
Please write “修” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 修?
修 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 修 (xiū) mean?
修 (xiū) means to decorate.
What is the radical of 修?
The radical of 修 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.