树 Stroke Order — How to Write 树
树 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 木, 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.
树 Radical and Character Components
树 is a phono-semantic compound: 木 (tree) carries the meaning, while 对 indicates the sound.
Radical: 木 + 5 more strokes
树 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- shù
Meanings of 树 in Chinese
1
shù树
A general term for woody plants (like trees and shrubs); it can also metaphorically describe something with a strong, solid foundation or long-established influence.
这家公司树大根深，在行业内地位稳固。
This company has deep roots and a stable position in the industry.
to plant; to cultivate; to establish
我们应该从小树立环保意识。
We should cultivate environmental awareness from a young age.
To establish; to set up; to make (e.g., enemies)
他通过自己的努力，为年轻一代树立了榜样。
Through his own efforts, he set an example for the younger generation.
Classifier for a plant or tree, often referring to its blossoms or fruits, equivalent to 'zhū' or 'kē'. E.g., '一树梅花' (a tree of plum blossoms).
一树梨花开得正盛，清香扑鼻。
A tree of pear blossoms is blooming profusely, its fragrance filling the air.
Common Words and Phrases with 树
1
To glorify someone by erecting a monument and writing a biography; to build up one's public image.
这位慈善家倾其一生帮助他人，当地居民一致决定要为他树碑立传，让他的善举流芳百世。
This philanthropist dedicated his entire life to helping others, and local residents unanimously decided to erect monuments and write biographies for him, ensuring his benevolent deeds would be remembered for generations.
2
To establish a foundation or a basis, akin to planting the roots of a tree.
学习任何一项新技能，首先都要认真树本，打下坚实的基础。
To learn any new skill, one must first diligently establish its foundation, building a solid base.
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4
willow warbler
春天来了，小河边的柳树上，几只树串儿唱着欢快的歌。
Spring has arrived, and on the willow trees by the small river, a few willow warblers are singing cheerful songs.
5
a thicket; a clump of trees or shrubs
孩子们在树丛后面玩捉迷藏。
The children were playing hide-and-seek behind the clump of trees.
6
Great prominence or success often brings about jealousy or criticism.
他因为在公司表现太出色，获得了年度最佳员工，但也因此树大招风，引来了不少同事的嫉妒。
Because he performed too well at the company and won the Employee of the Year award, he became a 'tall tree catching much wind', attracting a lot of jealousy from his colleagues.
7
When an influential person or institution falls from power, their followers or dependents scatter.
老板卷款潜逃后，公司里的人立刻就树倒猢狲散了。
After the boss absconded with the money, the people in the company immediately scattered like monkeys when the tree falls.
8
establish one's virtue
学校教育旨在引导学生树德立人，成为对社会有益的人。
School education aims to guide students to cultivate virtues and develop good character, enabling them to become valuable members of society.
9
to make enemies; to create adversaries
他总是直言不讳，从不顾及别人的感受，因此很容易树敌
He is always outspoken and never considers others' feelings, which makes it easy for him to make enemies.
10
The very top of a tree.
一只小鸟站在树顶上，对着阳光唱歌。
A small bird stood on the treetop, singing towards the sun.
11
The lower part of a tree trunk from which roots extend.
那棵古树的树蔸粗壮有力，仿佛承载着岁月的痕迹。
The base of that ancient tree is thick and strong, as if bearing the marks of time.
12
The main woody stem of a tree; a trunk.
这棵老树的树干非常粗壮，需要几个人才能合抱
The trunk of this old tree is very thick; it takes several people to encircle it.
13
The underground part of a tree that absorbs water and nutrients.
这棵老树的树根深深地扎入泥土中，吸收养分。
The roots of this old tree are deeply embedded in the soil, absorbing nutrients.
14
establish one's merit and business
他从小立志要通过努力学习和实践，将来在自己热爱的领域树功立业，为社会进步贡献自己的力量。
From a young age, he resolved to diligently study and practice, aiming to establish merits and achievements in his beloved field in the future, contributing his own strength to social progress.
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The crown of a tree; the upper part of a tree, including its branches and leaves.
秋风吹过，金黄的树叶从高大的树冠上纷纷落下。
As the autumn wind blew, golden leaves fluttered down from the tall tree crown.
More words with 树
- duàn椴shù树basswood
- huái槐shù树Pagoda tree, Scholar tree
- jiàn建shù树achievements or contributions
- jú橘shù树an orange tree
- lì栎shù树oak
- zhí植shù树to plant trees; tree planting
- shèng圣dàn诞shù树Christmas tree
- pú菩tí提shù树Bodhi Tree, Peepul tree
- yáng杨shù树poplar
- yuè月guì桂shù树laurel tree
- zhí植shù树jié节Arbor Day
- qī漆shù树lacquer tree
- zōng棕shù树palm tree
- shù树lì立establish, set
- shù树lín林woods, grove
- shù树miáo苗sapling, seedling
- shù树shang上on the tree, in the tree
- shù树shāo梢treetop
- shù树yè叶leaf, leaves
- shù树zhī枝branch, twig
Idioms with 树
- shù树dà大gēn根shēn深well-established and deeply rooted
- shù树shàng上kāi开huā花make something out of nothing
- bá拔shù树xún寻gēn根trace to its roots
- bá拔zhì帜shù树zhì帜Capture the flag, raise a new one
- bǎi百nián年shù树rén人cultivating people takes a century
- bié别shù树yī一zhì帜establish a unique style
- dāo刀shān山jiàn剑shù树a hellish place of severe torment
- dú独shù树yī一zhì帜To create one's own unique style
- huǒ火shù树yín银huā花dazzling display of lights and festivities
- kū枯shù树féng逢chūn春revive from a desperate situation
- kū枯shù树kāi开huā花miraculous recovery from a desperate situation
- pí蚍fú蜉hàn撼shù树overestimating one's own power
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Open the tool →Questions about 树
What does 树 mean in Chinese?
树 (shù) means “to plant” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 树?
树 is pronounced shù in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 树 have?
树 has 9 strokes.
How do you write 树?
树 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 木. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 树?
The radical of 树 is 木, and 树 is a phono-semantic compound.
