COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 顺 is built
Traditional etymology note: 页 (head) suggests the meaning, while 川 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 顺 (shùn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to obey
shùnTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shùn
顺
to obey
Common words
shùn biàn
顺便
conveniently; in passing; without much extra effort
shùn lì
顺利
smoothly; without a hitch
shùn xù
顺序
sequence; order
shùn chā
顺差
(trade or budget) surplus
shùn chàng
顺畅
smooth and unhindered; fluent
shùn cóng
顺从
obedient; to comply; to submit; to defer
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 顺
Say “shùn” 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.
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Common words and phrases
shùn biàn
conveniently; in passing; without much extra effort
shùn lì
smoothly; without a hitch
shùn xù
sequence; order
shùn chā
(trade or budget) surplus
shùn chàng
smooth and unhindered; fluent
shùn cóng
obedient; to comply; to submit; to defer
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“顺”。
Zhège zì shì “shùn”.
This character is “顺”.
我正在学习“顺”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shùn” zì.
I am learning the character “顺”.
请写一遍“顺”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shùn”.
Please write “顺” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 顺?
顺 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 顺 (shùn) mean?
顺 (shùn) means to obey.
What is the radical of 顺?
The radical of 顺 is 页, associated with Not yet classified.