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数 (shù)

Meaning:

count, number, several

HSK 6

Frequency: #3003

Pinyin: shù

Strokes: 13

Radical: 攵

How to Write 数 - 13 Strokes

Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step

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About "数" in Chinese

The Chinese character 数 (shù) means "count, number, several". It is classified as an HSK 6 character, making it part of advanced Chinese vocabulary. This character is written with 13 strokes. Common words containing 数 include: 乘数, 乱数, 人数.

📚 Words and Phrases with 数

Common words containing this character

乘数 cheng2 shu4

乱数 luan4 shu4

人数 ren2 shu4

number of people

代数 dai4 shu4

件数 jian4 shu3

item count (of a consignment etc)

作数 zuo4 shu4

系数 xi4 shu4

个数 ge4 shu4

number of items or individuals

倍数 bei4 shu4

倒数 dao4 shu3

to count backwards (from 10 down to 0)

📜 Etymology

Type: Phono-semantic

Origin: script

Semantic component: 攵

Phonetic component: 娄

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "数"?: The pinyin is shù
How many strokes does "数" have?: It has 13 strokes
What does "数" mean?: count, number, several
What is the radical of "数"?: The radical is "攵"