述 Stroke Order — How to Write 述

Stroke Order

述 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 辶, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

述 Radical and Character Components

Components:辶术

述 is a phono-semantic compound: 辶 (walk) carries the meaning, while 术 indicates the sound.

Radical: 辶 + 5 more strokes

述 Pronunciation and Pinyin

shù

Meanings of 述 in Chinese

shù述

To state, narrate, describe, or recount something, often in detail or formally.

他向大家讲述了旅行中的趣闻。

He recounted interesting anecdotes from his trip to everyone.

To compile or write a work, often a scholarly or literary piece; to author.

这位学者潜心著述，为后人留下了丰富的历史资料。

This scholar dedicated himself to writing, leaving abundant historical materials for future generations.

To follow instructions or a plan; to proceed accordingly. This meaning is primarily found in classical Chinese, as in "报我不述" (report to me, do not proceed without instruction).

待命令下达，众人便可依计行述。

Once the order is given, everyone may proceed according to the plan.

Common Words and Phrases with 述

shù述píng评

A review or commentary, a written piece that narrates and comments on events or issues.

这篇经济述评深入分析了全球市场趋势，为投资者提供了宝贵参考

This economic review deeply analyzed global market trends, providing valuable reference for investors.

shù述shuō说

To narrate or describe in detail; to give a detailed account of.

他向我们述说了自己童年时的趣事。

He recounted interesting stories from his childhood to us.

shù述zhí职

To report in person on the performance of one's official duties.

项目经理定期回总部述职，汇报各阶段的工作进展和遇到的挑战。

The project manager regularly returns to the headquarters to report on their duties, detailing the work progress and challenges encountered at each stage.