COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 树 is built
Traditional etymology note: 木 (tree) suggests the meaning, while 对 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 树 (shù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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shùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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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
shù
树
tree
Common words
shù lín
树林
woods; grove; forest
shù mù
树木
tree
shù lì
树立
to set up; to establish
bǎi shù
柏树
cypress tree; Taiwan pr. [bo2 shu4]
huái shù
槐树
locust tree (Sophora japonica)
jiàn shù
建树
to make a contribution; to establish; to found; contribution
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
树
树
树
树
树
树
树
树
LEARNING TIP
Remember 树
Say “shù” 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 树
Common words and phrases
shù lín
woods; grove; forest
shù mù
tree
shù lì
to set up; to establish
bǎi shù
cypress tree; Taiwan pr. [bo2 shu4]
huái shù
locust tree (Sophora japonica)
jiàn shù
to make a contribution; to establish; to found; contribution
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“树”。
Zhège zì shì “shù”.
This character is “树”.
我正在学习“树”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shù” zì.
I am learning the character “树”.
请写一遍“树”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shù”.
Please write “树” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 树?
树 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 树 (shù) mean?
树 (shù) means tree.
What is the radical of 树?
The radical of 树 is 木, associated with Not yet classified.