COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 竖 is built
Traditional etymology note: A person 又 standing 立 as straight as a knife 刂
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How to Write 竖 (shù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to erect
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
竖
to erect
Common words
shù lì
竖立
to erect; to set upright; to stand
shù
竖
to erect; vertical; vertical stroke (in Chinese characters)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 竖
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 竖
Common words and phrases
shù lì
to erect; to set upright; to stand
shù
to erect; vertical; vertical stroke (in Chinese characters)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“竖”。
Zhège zì shì “shù”.
This character is “竖”.
我正在学习“竖”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shù” zì.
I am learning the character “竖”.
请写一遍“竖”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shù”.
Please write “竖” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 竖?
竖 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 竖 (shù) mean?
竖 (shù) means to erect.
What is the radical of 竖?
The radical of 竖 is 立, associated with Not yet classified.