COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 税 is built
Traditional etymology note: Grain 禾 paid as tribute 兑; 兑 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 税 (shuì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
taxes
shuìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 12 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shuì
税
taxes
Common words
miǎn shuì
免税
not liable to taxation (of monastery, imperial family etc); tax free; duty free (shop)
tuì shuì
退税
tax rebate or refund
guān shuì
关税
customs duty; tariff
nà shuì
纳税
to pay taxes
shuì shōu
税收
taxation
shuì wù
税务
taxation services; state revenue service
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 税
Say “shuì” 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 税
Common words and phrases
miǎn shuì
not liable to taxation (of monastery, imperial family etc); tax free; duty free (shop)
tuì shuì
tax rebate or refund
guān shuì
customs duty; tariff
nà shuì
to pay taxes
shuì shōu
taxation
shuì wù
taxation services; state revenue service
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“税”。
Zhège zì shì “shuì”.
This character is “税”.
我正在学习“税”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shuì” zì.
I am learning the character “税”.
请写一遍“税”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shuì”.
Please write “税” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 税?
税 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 税 (shuì) mean?
税 (shuì) means taxes.
What is the radical of 税?
The radical of 税 is 禾, associated with Not yet classified.