shū

book; to write; letter

Character data

Radical ⽈ (73.6)
Strokes 10
SIMPLIFIED

Definitions

書 shū
  1. 1. book
  2. 2. to write
  3. 3. letter
  4. 4. document
  5. 5. abbr. for shū jīng
  6. 6. CL běn,,

Stroke order

書 stroke order diagram

Words containing 書

Word Meaning
Book of Malachi
written appeal
application form; application
diploma
to scribble rapidly
white paper (e.g. containing proposals for new legislation)
lavish book given as a bribe
bookish, naive young man; inexperienced scholar
encyclopedia
to record faithfully
to read; to study
regular script (Chinese calligraphic style)
educated and well-balanced (idiom)
banned book
gospel
Director of Board of Rites (Confucian)
to record faithfully
secretary
secretary-general
Bamboo Annals, ancient Chinese history book
scripture; Buddhist texts (archaic)
seal script (Chinese calligraphic style)
seal script used throughout the pre-Han period
Book of Jonah
Joshua (name)