Stroke order for 服

HSK 1HSK 1 (Write)Very Common

Basic Meaning

n
Commonly used in modern contexts to refer to garments.
clothing; clothes
衣服,衣裳。
Words:
便服制服服装衣服西服
Synonyms:
Sentences:
  1. ()(mǎi)(le)()(jiàn)(xīn)()()
    She bought a new piece of clothing.
  2. (zhè)(jiā)(diàn)(mài)(hěn)(duō)(shí)(shàng)()(zhuāng)
    This store sells a lot of fashionable clothes.
v
Specifically for consuming medicine or drugs.
to take (medicine)
吃(药)。
Words:
服药内服服三片服毒口服液
Sentences:
  1. ()(shēng)(jiàn)()()(měi)(tiān)()(yào)(sān)()
    The doctor advised him to take medicine three times a day.
  2. (zhè)(zhǒng)(kǒu)()()()(yào)(nèi)()
    This oral liquid needs to be taken internally.
v
Often used in contexts like military service, legal penalties, or obligations.
to serve (in a role); to undergo (a duty or punishment)
担任(职务);承当(义务或刑罚)。
Words:
服刑服兵役服罪服役服务
Synonyms:
Sentences:
  1. ()()()()(bīng)()(liǎng)(nián)
    He must serve in the military for two years.
  2. (zuì)(fàn)(zài)(jiān)()()(xíng)()(nián)
    The criminal is serving a five-year sentence in prison.
v
Used for acknowledging defeat, following orders, or being persuaded.
to admit; to obey; to be convinced
承认;服从;信服。
Words:
服输心服口服服从信服服软
Synonyms:
Sentences:
  1. ()(shū)(le)()(sài)(zhǐ)(hǎo)()(shū)
    He lost the match and had to admit defeat.
  2. ()(de)(jiě)(shì)(ràng)()(xīn)()(kǒu)()
    Her explanation convinced me completely.
v
Often used in phrases related to acclimating to new environments, such as climate or location.
to adapt to; to get used to
适应;习惯。
Words:
水土不服不服水土气候不服不服
Synonyms:
Sentences:
  1. ()(gāng)(dào)(nán)(fāng)(yǒu)(diǎn)(shuǐ)()()()
    He just arrived in the south and is having trouble adapting to the climate.
  2. (yǒu)(xiē)(rén)()(hòu)()()(róng)()(shēng)(bìng)
    Some people have trouble getting used to the climate and easily get sick.

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