舒 meaning and stroke order
Relaxed, comfortable; to unfold, to stretch out
How to write 舒, stroke by stroke
12 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
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Meaning of 舒
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- to stretch
- to unfold
- to relax
- leisurely
How 舒 is built
Phono-semantic (sound + meaning) character. Home.
舍 gives the meaning and 予 hints at the sound.
Radical: 舌 (tongue), shared by 8 characters on this site.
How to remember 舒
On the left is 舍 (shè), a house or home, and on the right is 予 (yǔ), which gives the sound. Picture coming back to your home and finally stretching out to relax.
舒 rarely stands alone in speech. It appears mostly in words like 舒服 (shūfu) and 舒适 (shūshì). Example: 这个沙发很舒服。(Zhège shāfā hěn shūfu.) This sofa is very comfortable.
Common mistake: Learners often write the right side as 矛 (máo) or 子 (zǐ) instead of 予 (yǔ). 予 has no extra slanted stroke like 矛. In 舒服 the second syllable is neutral tone, so say shūfu, not shūfú.
Common words with 舒
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
舒 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
Questions about 舒
How many strokes are in 舒?
舒 is written with 12 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 舒 mean?
舒 (shū) means relaxed, comfortable; to unfold, to stretch out. A common word with it is 舒服 (shūfu), meaning "comfortable; feeling well".
How do you pronounce 舒?
舒 is pronounced shū, in the first tone (high and level).
What is the radical of 舒?
The radical of 舒 is 舌, which carries the idea of "tongue". Dictionaries list 舒 under this radical.
Is 舒 on the HSK exam?
Yes. 舒 is part of the HSK 2 character list in the HSK 3.0 standard, and you are expected to write it by hand from HSK 2.
What is the difference between 舒服 and 舒适?
舒服 (shūfu) is everyday and can describe how your body feels, as in 我不舒服 (I don't feel well). 舒适 (shūshì) is more formal and usually describes places or conditions, like a cozy room or a comfortable environment.
Is 舒 used as a surname?
Yes, 舒 (Shū) is a Chinese family name. A well-known example is the actress 舒淇 (Shū Qí).