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岫 Stroke Order — How to Write 岫

Stroke Order

岫 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 山, 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.

岫 Radical and Character Components

Components:山由

岫 is a phono-semantic compound: 山 (mountain) carries the meaning, while 由 indicates the sound.

Radical: 山 + 5 more strokes

岫 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • xiù

Meanings of 岫 in Chinese

1

xiù岫

A mountain cave, grotto, or a deep mountain recess, often associated with clouds or a secluded dwelling.
清晨,云雾从山岫中缓缓升起
In the early morning, mist slowly rises from the mountain grotto.
Refers to a mountain peak or a range of mountains, often appearing distant or emerging from mist.
清晨,远岫在薄雾中若隐若现,美不胜收。
In the early morning, the distant peaks appear faintly in the thin mist, a beautiful sight.

Words with 岫

  • yuǎn远xiù岫Distant peaks, Faraway mountains
  • shān山xiù岫mountain cave, mountain grotto

Idioms with 岫

  • wàng望xiù岫xī息xīn心retreat from worldly affairs to find peace

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Questions about 岫

What does 岫 mean in Chinese?

岫 (xiù) means “A mountain cave” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 岫?

岫 is pronounced xiù in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 岫 have?

岫 has 8 strokes.

How do you write 岫?

岫 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 山. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 岫?

The radical of 岫 is 山, and 岫 is a phono-semantic compound.

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