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How to Write 鼠 (shǔ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

(bound form) rat; mouse

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STROKE BY STROKE

Static stroke diagrams

Follow all 13 strokes in the correct order.

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shǔ

(bound form) rat; mouse

Common words

shǔ biāo

鼠标

mouse (computing)

lǎo shǔ

老鼠

rat; mouse (CL:隻|只[zhi1])

Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
Practice slowly. Accuracy comes before speed.StrokeSheet · · shǔ

COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

Understanding 鼠

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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.

Traditional etymology note: A mouse, with two paws to the left and the tail to the right

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 鼠

Say “shǔ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 13 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.

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WORDS WITH 鼠

Common words and phrases

鼠标

shǔ biāo

mouse (computing)

老鼠

lǎo shǔ

rat; mouse (CL:隻|只[zhi1])

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“鼠”。

Zhège zì shì “shǔ”.

This character is “鼠”.

我正在学习“鼠”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shǔ” zì.

I am learning the character “鼠”.

请写一遍“鼠”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shǔ”.

Please write “鼠” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 鼠?

鼠 is written with 13 strokes.

What does 鼠 (shǔ) mean?

鼠 (shǔ) means (bound form) rat; mouse.

What is the radical of 鼠?

The radical of 鼠 is 鼠, associated with Not yet classified.