Stroke order for 须

HSK 2HSK 2 (Write)Most Common

Basic Meaning

v
Used as an auxiliary verb to indicate necessity or obligation. Often paired with other characters like 务, 必, or 无. 须要 and 需要 are different; the former emphasizes necessity, while the latter expresses a need (e.g., for an object or action).
must; to need to; to have to
助动词。必须;必要。
Words:
务须必须须知无须须要
Sentences:
  1. (kāi)(chē)(qián)()()()(hǎo)(ān)(quán)(dài)
    You must fasten your seatbelt before driving.
  2. ()(chǎng)()(zhī)(tiē)(zài)(qiáng)(shàng)
    The must-read notices for entry are posted on the wall.
  3. ()()(dān)(xīn)(wèn)()()(jīng)(jiě)(jué)(le)
    There's no need to worry; the problem is already solved.
n
Refers specifically to the hair on a man's face, particularly the chin. Can be used in literary or formal contexts (e.g., 须发, 须眉).
beard; facial hair
原来指长在下巴上的胡子,后来泛指胡须。
Words:
须发须眉胡须留须剃须
Sentences:
  1. ()(ye)(de)()()(yòu)(cháng)(yòu)(bái)
    Grandpa's beard is long and white.
  2. ()(jué)(dìng)(liú)()(xiǎn)(de)(gèng)(chéng)(shú)
    He decided to grow a beard to look more mature.
n
Refers to thin, thread-like appendages on plants (e.g., roots) or animals (e.g., antennae).
whisker-like thing; awn; fiber
像胡须的东西。
Words:
触须花须须根鼠须根须
Sentences:
  1. (xiǎo)(māo)(de)(chù)()(hěn)(líng)(mǐn)
    The kitten's whiskers are very sensitive.
  2. ()()(de)(huā)()(zài)(fēng)(zhōng)(piāo)(dòng)
    The corn silk (tassels) sway in the wind.

Writing & Component

Radical
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Stroke Count9
Strokes丿丿丿一丿丨𠃍丿丶