受
Meaning:
to receive, to get, to accept; to bear
HSK 4
Frequency:
#855
Pinyin:
shòu
Strokes:
8
Radical:
又
How to Write 受 - 8 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "受" in Chinese
The Chinese character 受 (shòu) means "to receive, to get, to accept; to bear". It is classified as an HSK 4 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 8 strokes. Common words containing 受 include: 享受, 备受, 免受.
📚 Words and Phrases with 受
Common words containing this character
享受
to enjoy
HSK 2
备受
to receive a great deal of (respect, criticism, attention etc)
HSK 2
免受
to avoid suffering
HSK 2
受主
acceptor (semiconductor)
HSK 2
受事
object (of a transitive verb)
HSK 2
好受
feeling better
HSK 2
容受
to tolerate
HSK 2
小受
(slang) bottom (in a homosexual relationship)
HSK 2
忍受
to bear; to endure
HSK 2
感受
to sense
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: Something 冖 passed from one hand 爫 to another 又
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "受"?
- The pinyin is shòu
- How many strokes does "受" have?
- It has 8 strokes
- What does "受" mean?
- to receive, to get, to accept; to bear
- What is the radical of "受"?
- The radical is "又"