修
Meaning:
to study; to repair; to decorate; to cultivate
HSK 3
Frequency:
#347
Pinyin:
xiū
Strokes:
9
Radical:
亻
How to Write 修 - 9 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "修" in Chinese
The Chinese character 修 (xiū) means "to study; to repair; to decorate; to cultivate". It is classified as an HSK 3 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 9 strokes. Common words containing 修 include: 下修, 主修, 保修.
📚 Words and Phrases with 修
Common words containing this character
下修
to revise downward
HSK 2
主修
(education) to major in; major
HSK 2
保修
to promise to keep sth in good repair
HSK 2
修例
to amend an ordinance (abbr. for 修改條例|修改条例[xiu1 gai3 tiao2 li4])
HSK 2
修剪
to prune
HSK 2
培修
to repair earthworks
HSK 2
大修
overhaul
HSK 2
失修
disrepair
HSK 2
复修
to restore (an ancient temple)
HSK 2
必修
(of an academic course) required
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: hair
Semantic component: 彡
Phonetic component: 攸
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "修"?
- The pinyin is xiū
- How many strokes does "修" have?
- It has 9 strokes
- What does "修" mean?
- to study; to repair; to decorate; to cultivate
- What is the radical of "修"?
- The radical is "亻"