COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 疏 is built
Traditional etymology note: Walking 疋 through uncultivated land 㐬
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How to Write 疏 (shū) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to dredge
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 12 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shū
疏
to dredge
Common words
shēng shū
生疏
unfamiliar; strange; out of practice; not accustomed
shū dǎo
疏导
to dredge; to open up a path for; to remove obstructions; to clear the way
shū hū
疏忽
to neglect; to overlook; negligence; carelessness
shū sàn
疏散
to scatter; to disperse; to evacuate; scattered; sparse
shū tōng
疏通
to unblock; to dredge; to clear the way; to get things flowing
shū yuǎn
疏远
to drift apart; to become estranged; to alienate; estrangement
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 疏
Say “shū” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 疏
Common words and phrases
shēng shū
unfamiliar; strange; out of practice; not accustomed
shū dǎo
to dredge; to open up a path for; to remove obstructions; to clear the way
shū hū
to neglect; to overlook; negligence; carelessness
shū sàn
to scatter; to disperse; to evacuate; scattered; sparse
shū tōng
to unblock; to dredge; to clear the way; to get things flowing
shū yuǎn
to drift apart; to become estranged; to alienate; estrangement
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“疏”。
Zhège zì shì “shū”.
This character is “疏”.
我正在学习“疏”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shū” zì.
I am learning the character “疏”.
请写一遍“疏”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shū”.
Please write “疏” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 疏?
疏 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 疏 (shū) mean?
疏 (shū) means to dredge.
What is the radical of 疏?
The radical of 疏 is 疋, associated with Not yet classified.