COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 羞 is built
Traditional etymology note: An ugly 丑 sheep 羊
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How to Write 羞 (xiū) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
shy
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xiū
羞
shy
Common words
hài xiū
害羞
shy; embarrassed; bashful
xiū chǐ
羞耻
(a feeling of) shame
xiū kuì
羞愧
ashamed
nǎo xiū chéng nù
恼羞成怒
to fly into a rage out of humiliation; to be ashamed into anger (idiom)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
羞
羞
羞
羞
羞
羞
羞
羞
LEARNING TIP
Remember 羞
Say “xiū” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 羞
Common words and phrases
hài xiū
shy; embarrassed; bashful
xiū chǐ
(a feeling of) shame
xiū kuì
ashamed
nǎo xiū chéng nù
to fly into a rage out of humiliation; to be ashamed into anger (idiom)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“羞”。
Zhège zì shì “xiū”.
This character is “羞”.
我正在学习“羞”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xiū” zì.
I am learning the character “羞”.
请写一遍“羞”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xiū”.
Please write “羞” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 羞?
羞 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 羞 (xiū) mean?
羞 (xiū) means shy.
What is the radical of 羞?
The radical of 羞 is 羊, associated with Not yet classified.