COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 须 is built
Traditional etymology note: Hair 彡 growing on the face 页
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How to Write 须 (xū) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
must
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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
xū
须
must
Common words
bì xū
必须
to have to; must; compulsory; necessarily
wú xū
无须
need not; not obliged to; not necessarily
xū zhī
须知
key information; instructions; it must be borne in mind
xū
须
beard; mustache; feeler (of an insect etc); tassel
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
须
须
须
须
须
须
须
须
LEARNING TIP
Remember 须
Say “xū” 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
bì xū
to have to; must; compulsory; necessarily
wú xū
need not; not obliged to; not necessarily
xū zhī
key information; instructions; it must be borne in mind
xū
beard; mustache; feeler (of an insect etc); tassel
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“须”。
Zhège zì shì “xū”.
This character is “须”.
我正在学习“须”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xū” zì.
I am learning the character “须”.
请写一遍“须”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xū”.
Please write “须” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 须?
须 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 须 (xū) mean?
须 (xū) means must.
What is the radical of 须?
The radical of 须 is 彡, associated with Not yet classified.