书
Meaning:
book, letter, document; writing
HSK 1
Frequency:
#121
Pinyin:
shū
Strokes:
4
Radical:
丨
How to Write 书 - 4 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "书" in Chinese
The Chinese character 书 (shū) means "book, letter, document; writing". It is classified as an HSK 1 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 4 strokes. Common words containing 书 include: K书, 上书, 代书.
📚 Words and Phrases with 书
Common words containing this character
K书
(Tw) to cram; to study (from Taiwanese 齧書, Tai-lo pr. [khè-su], lit. to gnaw a book, similar to Mandarin 啃書|啃书[ken3 shu1])
HSK 2
上书
to write a letter (to the authorities)
HSK 2
代书
to write on sb's behalf
HSK 2
但书
proviso
HSK 2
佛书
Buddhist scripture
HSK 2
伪书
forged book
HSK 2
全书
entire book; unabridged book
HSK 2
六书
Six Methods of forming Chinese characters, according to Han dictionary Shuowen 說文|说文 - namely, two primary methods: 象形 (pictogram), 指事 (ideogram), two compound methods: 會意|会意 (combined ideogram), 形聲|形声 (ideogram plus phonetic), and two transfer methods: 假借 (loan), 轉注|转注 (transfer)
HSK 2
兵书
a book on the art of war
HSK 2
出书
to publish books
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: A mark made by a pen ⺺
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "书"?
- The pinyin is shū
- How many strokes does "书" have?
- It has 4 strokes
- What does "书" mean?
- book, letter, document; writing
- What is the radical of "书"?
- The radical is "丨"