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Stroke order — 4 strokes, step by step
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Common words with 书
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 书 | Shū | abbr. for 书经 |
| 图书馆 | tú shū guǎn | library |
| 秘书 | mì shū | secretary |
| 书架 | shū jià | bookshelf |
| 书法 | shū fǎ | calligraphy; handwriting |
| 书籍 | shū jí | books; works |
| 书记 | shū ji | secretary (chief official of a branch of a socialist or communist party); clerk |
| 书面 | shū miàn | in writing; written |
FAQ
How many strokes does 书 have?
书 has 4 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 书?
The pinyin for 书 is shū. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄕㄨ.
What does 书 mean in Chinese?
书 means: abbr. for 书经. It appears in common words such as 书、图书馆、秘书.
What is the traditional form of 书?
The traditional form of 书 is 書.