COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 首 is built
Traditional etymology note: A deer's head 自 adorned with antlers 丷
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How to Write 首 (shǒu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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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
shǒu
首
head
Common words
shǒu dū
首都
capital (city)
shǒu xiān
首先
first (of all); in the first place
shǒu cì
首次
first; first time; for the first time
shǒu yào
首要
the most important; of chief importance
bù shǒu
部首
radical of a Chinese character
fǔ shǒu
俯首
to bend one's head
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 首
Say “shǒu” 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 首
Common words and phrases
shǒu dū
capital (city)
shǒu xiān
first (of all); in the first place
shǒu cì
first; first time; for the first time
shǒu yào
the most important; of chief importance
bù shǒu
radical of a Chinese character
fǔ shǒu
to bend one's head
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“首”。
Zhège zì shì “shǒu”.
This character is “首”.
我正在学习“首”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shǒu” zì.
I am learning the character “首”.
请写一遍“首”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shǒu”.
Please write “首” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 首?
首 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 首 (shǒu) mean?
首 (shǒu) means head.
What is the radical of 首?
The radical of 首 is 首, associated with Not yet classified.