序 Stroke Order — How to Write 序

Stroke Order

序 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 广, 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.

序 Radical and Character Components

Components:广予

序 is a phono-semantic compound: 广 (wide) carries the meaning, while 予 indicates the sound.

Radical: 广 + 4 more strokes

序 Pronunciation and Pinyin

Meanings of 序 in Chinese

xù序

Order; sequence; procedure; arrangement; often used in terms like '顺序' (sequence), '秩序' (order), '程序' (procedure).

请按照正确的顺序排列这些文件。

Please arrange these documents in the correct order.

order; sequence; arrangement

请将这些卡片按字母顺序排列好。

Please arrange these cards in alphabetical order.

Beginning part; prelude; preface; prologue.

这首乐曲的序曲部分非常优美,引人入胜。

The overture part of this musical piece is very beautiful and captivating.

An ancient preface or valedictory essay, often written for farewells or to introduce a collection.

他珍藏着一本古籍，其中有一篇精美的送别序。

He treasured an ancient book, which contained a beautiful farewell preface.

Refers to a season or a division of the year, often found in compounds like '四序' (four seasons).

一年四序，风光各异，各有其独特魅力。

Throughout the four seasons of the year, the scenery varies, and each possesses its unique charm.

Ancient local schools, often used in the compound 'xiáng xù' (庠序) to refer to such institutions.

古时的乡村普遍设有庠序，以供子弟学习文化知识

Ancient villages generally had schools (xiangxu) for children to learn culture and knowledge.

Common Words and Phrases with 序

xù序bá跋

preface and postscript

这本书的序跋由著名学者撰写，为读者提供了深入的背景信息。

The preface and postscript of this book were written by a renowned scholar, offering readers profound background information.

xù序chǐ齿

To arrange seats or determine order according to age.

按照传统，家族聚餐时大家会序齿而坐，以示对长辈的尊敬。

According to tradition, during family gatherings, everyone sits in order of age to show respect for the elders.

xù序cí词

prologue; preface; introduction

这部小说的序词写得非常引人入胜，让我对接下来的故事充满期待。

The preface to this novel is written very engagingly, making me look forward to the rest of the story.

xù序cì次

order or sequence

请按照文件编码的序次排列这些资料。

Please arrange these materials in the order of their document codes.

xù序liè列

Sequence; an ordered arrangement of things.

我们需要按照正确的序列来处理这些任务

We need to process these tasks in the correct sequence.

xù序lùn论

A preface or an introduction.

这本书的序论详细介绍了作者的研究背景和目的

The introduction to this book elaborates on the author's research background and objectives.

xù序mù幕

prologue; prelude; the opening part or an introductory event to something.

音乐会以一段悠扬的序幕拉开帷幕，将听众带入了一个美妙的夜晚

The concert opened with a melodious prelude, drawing the audience into a wonderful evening.

xù序qǔ曲

An overture or prelude; a musical piece typically played at the beginning of an opera, oratorio, or ballet, or an independent instrumental composition.