叙 Stroke Order — How to Write 叙
叙 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 又, 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.
叙 Radical and Character Components
叙 is a phono-semantic compound: 又 (again) carries the meaning, while 余 indicates the sound.
Radical: 又 + 7 more strokes
叙 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- xù
Meanings of 叙 in Chinese
1
xù叙
To narrate, recount, or chat about; often implies sharing experiences or feelings, especially with old friends or relatives.
我们好久不见了，今晚一起吃饭，好好叙叙旧吧。
We haven't seen each other for a long time. Let's have dinner together tonight and catch up properly.
To evaluate and assign ranks or rewards based on merit or achievement.
公司决定对优秀员工进行叙奖，以表彰他们的贡献。
The company decided to award outstanding employees based on their merits, to recognize their contributions.
In classical Chinese, synonymous with '序' (xù), referring to a preface or an introduction to a text, or the order/sequence of ideas.
此篇开宗明义，先叙其源。
This essay begins by stating its main purpose, first outlining its origins.
Common Words and Phrases with 叙
1
have a farewell talk
他们相约在咖啡馆叙别，回忆着大学的美好时光
They met at the cafe to bid farewell, reminiscing about their wonderful university days.
2
to chat; to talk about; to narrate.
老朋友们重逢，围炉而坐，叙道着当年的趣事。
Old friends reunited, sat around the hearth, and recounted interesting anecdotes from their younger days.
3
To assess and recount achievements or merits; to commend one's service.
为了表彰那些默默奉献的艺术家，协会特意举行了一场叙功晚会。
To honor those artists who have quietly dedicated themselves, the association specifically held an commendation evening.
4
to chat; to converse
我们坐在花园里，边喝茶边叙话，度过了一个愉快的下午。
We sat in the garden, chatting over tea, and spent a pleasant afternoon.
5
to talk about the old days
老朋友们聚在一起，一边喝茶一边叙旧
Old friends gathered, drinking tea and reminiscing about old times.
6
To talk about one's family relations or kinship.
春节期间，大家庭成员聚在一起，不仅是为了团圆饭，更是为了叙亲，加深彼此的了解。
During the Spring Festival, extended family members gather not just for the reunion dinner, but also to discuss family relationships and deepen their understanding of each other.
7
To narrate or recount a story or its plot.
这部电影的叙事节奏缓慢，但情感表达却非常细腻。
The narrative pace of this film is slow, but its emotional expression is very delicate.
8
A narrative poem; a type of poetry that tells a complete story, not in dramatic form, and includes forms like epics and ballads.
这部叙事诗以优美的语言描绘了古代英雄的冒险旅程。
This narrative poem beautifully describes the adventurous journey of an ancient hero.
9
A narrative prose that describes an event or story, typically in chronological order and often involving characters.
这篇叙事文生动地描绘了主人公在乡村的成长经历。
This narrative essay vividly describes the protagonist's growth experience in the countryside.
10
To narrate or describe an event or a sequence of events.
他详细地叙述了旅行中的趣事。
He recounted the interesting things during his trip in detail.
11
To narrate or recount events verbally; to tell a story.
她把旅行中的趣事详细地叙说给朋友们听。
She narrated the interesting anecdotes from her trip in detail to her friends.
12
to chat; to converse
老友重逢，免不了要坐下来叙谈一番，分享彼此近况
When old friends meet again, they inevitably sit down for a good chat, sharing updates on each other's lives.
13
preface
这本书的叙言详细介绍了作者的创作背景和灵感来源。
The preface of this book provides a detailed introduction to the author's creative background and sources of inspiration.
More words with 叙
- liáo聊xù叙to chat, to have a pleasant chat
- chàng畅xù叙Chat freely, Talk freely
- xù叙shù述shì式narrative, narrative style
- xù叙jiǎng奖Awarding, Commending and rewarding
- xù叙kuò阔broad discussion, extensive narration
- xù叙qíng情lyricism, lyrical expression
- xù叙shì事fēng风gé格narrative style, storytelling style
- gòng共xù叙Recount together, Reminisce
- hóng宏dà大xù叙shì事Grand narrative, Master narrative
- xiǎo小xù叙brief chat, short talk
- xù叙shì事fāng方shì式narrative style, mode of narration
- xù叙shù述fāng方shì式narrative style, mode of narration
- xù叙xu叙jiù旧catch up, reminisce
- xù叙xù叙huà话have a chat, talk things over
- xù叙tán谈yì一fān番Have a chat, Catch up
- gòng共xù叙jiā家cháng常Chat about daily life, Talk about family matters
- gòng共xù叙jiù旧qíng情Reminisce about old times, Catch up with old friends
- gòng共xù叙qíng情yì谊recall old friendships, renew old friendships
- gòng共xù叙tiān天lún伦Enjoy family time, Bond with family
- xù叙shì事shóu手fǎ法Narrative technique, Narrative method
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Open the tool →Questions about 叙
What does 叙 mean in Chinese?
叙 (xù) means “In classical Chinese” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 叙?
叙 is pronounced xù in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 叙 have?
叙 has 9 strokes.
How do you write 叙?
叙 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 又. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 叙?
The radical of 叙 is 又, and 叙 is a phono-semantic compound.