COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 熟 is built
Traditional etymology note: 灬 (fire) suggests the meaning, while 孰 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 熟 (shú) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
ripe; mature
shúTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 15 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shú
熟
ripe; mature
Common words
shú xī
熟悉
to be familiar with; to know well
chéng shú
成熟
mature; ripe; to mature; to ripen; Taiwan pr. [cheng2shou2]
shú liàn
熟练
practiced; proficient; skilled; skillful
shú rén
熟人
acquaintance; friend
ěr shú néng xiáng
耳熟能详
what's frequently heard can be repeated in detail (idiom)
shú
熟
ripe; mature; thoroughly cooked; done; familiar; acquainted; experienced; skilled
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 熟
Say “shú” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 15 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 熟
Common words and phrases
shú xī
to be familiar with; to know well
chéng shú
mature; ripe; to mature; to ripen; Taiwan pr. [cheng2shou2]
shú liàn
practiced; proficient; skilled; skillful
shú rén
acquaintance; friend
ěr shú néng xiáng
what's frequently heard can be repeated in detail (idiom)
shú
ripe; mature; thoroughly cooked; done; familiar; acquainted; experienced; skilled
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“熟”。
Zhège zì shì “shú”.
This character is “熟”.
我正在学习“熟”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shú” zì.
I am learning the character “熟”.
请写一遍“熟”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shú”.
Please write “熟” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 熟?
熟 is written with 15 strokes.
What does 熟 (shú) mean?
熟 (shú) means ripe; mature.
What is the radical of 熟?
The radical of 熟 is 灬, associated with Not yet classified.