绪 Stroke Order — How to Write 绪

Stroke Order

绪 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 纟, 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.

绪 Radical and Character Components

Components:纟者

绪 is a phono-semantic compound: 纟 (thread) carries the meaning, while 者 indicates the sound.

Radical: 纟 + 8 more strokes

绪 Pronunciation and Pinyin

Meanings of 绪 in Chinese

xù绪

The end of a thread; a beginning or a clue.

这件事的头绪很复杂，我们需要慢慢梳理。

The clues to this matter are very complicated; we need to sort them out slowly.

Beginning; clue; thread (as in 'start,' 'get ready,' 'introduction')

一切都已准备就绪。

Everything is ready and in order.

Unfinished work or achievements passed down from predecessors; a legacy to be continued.

继承先辈的绪业，是我们义不容辞的责任。

To inherit the unfinished work and legacy of our predecessors is our inescapable responsibility.

continuous flow of feelings or thoughts; mood, sentiment, or emotional state.

她今天的情绪不太好，需要一些时间独处

Her mood today is not very good; she needs some time alone.

Residual; remnant; remaining threads or feelings.

虽然演出结束了，但那美妙的旋律仍在观众心中留下了余绪。

Although the performance ended, the beautiful melody left a lingering impression in the audience's hearts.

Common Words and Phrases with 绪

xù绪fēng风

remaining wind

那场音乐节虽然结束了，但它的绪风至今仍在小镇中回荡，激发了许多年轻人对音乐的热情。

Although that music festival has ended, its lingering influence still echoes throughout the small town, inspiring many young people's passion for music.

xù绪lùn论

The introductory part of a book or paper, explaining its main purpose and content.