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ㄒㄩ

12 strokes · Simplified:

must; to have to

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Stroke order — 12 strokes, step by step

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Common words with 須

WordPinyinMeaning
必須bì xūto have to; must
胡須hú xūbeard
須知xū zhīkey information; instructions
無須wú xūneed not; not obliged to
must; to have to

FAQ

How many strokes does 須 have?

須 has 12 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 須?

The pinyin for 須 is xū. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄒㄩ.

What does 須 mean in Chinese?

須 means: must; to have to. It appears in common words such as 必须、胡须、须知.

What is the simplified form of 須?

The simplified form of 須 is 须.

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