shǔ

number; count (in 数字)

1Stroke Order Animation

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2Readings & Meanings

  • shǔto count; to count as; to regard as
  • shùnumber; figure; several
  • shuòfrequently; repeatedly

3Structure

Left-right structure左右结构

is built from 2 parts.

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4Common Words with

少数shǎo shù

minority; small number

岁数suì shù

age; years

着数zháo shù

move; trick; skill

数字shù zì

number; digit; figure

数量shù liáng

quantity; amount

shù

number; to count; several; a few

5Example Sentences

请数一下有多少个苹果。

qǐng shù yī xià yǒu duō shǎo gè píng guǒ。

Please count how many apples there are.

数学是他最喜欢的科目。

shù xué shì tā zuì xǐ huān de kē mù。

Mathematics is his favorite subject.

Other Characters Pronounced “shu” / “shuo”