授 Stroke Order — How to Write 授
授 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 扌, 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.
授 Radical and Character Components
授 is a phono-semantic compound: 扌 (hand) carries the meaning, while 受 indicates the sound.
Radical: 扌 + 8 more strokes
授 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- shòu
Meanings of 授 in Chinese
1
shòu授
To give, to grant, to confer (e.g., a title, power, or award).
学校授予她'年度杰出教师'的荣誉称号。
The school conferred upon her the honorary title of 'Outstanding Teacher of the Year'.
To teach, impart, or bestow (knowledge, skills, etc.).
老师向学生们传授了宝贵的知识和经验。
The teacher imparted valuable knowledge and experience to the students.
Common Words and Phrases with 授
1
Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anther (male part) of a flower to the stigma (female part), leading to fertilization.
蜜蜂在花朵之间忙碌地飞舞，帮助植物完成授粉。
Bees fly busily between flowers, helping plants complete pollination.
2
to award a prize; to present an award
学校每年都会授奖给在学术和体育方面表现优秀的学生。
The school presents awards to students who excel in academics and sports every year.
3
The act of impregnating or inseminating, typically by introducing semen into the female reproductive tract.
人工授精技术帮助了许多不孕夫妇实现生育梦想。
Artificial insemination technology has helped many infertile couples achieve their dream of having children.
4
to give lessons; to teach classes; to provide instruction
王教授将在下周一上午授课，主题是现代文学。
Professor Wang will give a lecture next Monday morning on the topic of modern literature.
5
To give orders or assign a task; also, to devote one's life to a cause.
公司董事会授命总经理启动这项创新项目。
The company's board of directors commissioned the general manager to launch this innovative project.
6
To grant authority or power to someone or an organization.
公司授权市场部全权处理新产品的推广活动。
The company authorized the marketing department to fully handle the promotion activities for the new product.
7
To broadcast accurate time signals, often from an observatory.
国家天文台负责向全国提供标准时间授时服务。
The National Astronomical Observatory is responsible for providing standard time broadcasting services nationwide.
8
get married; take a wife
古时候，男子成人后便要授室立业。
In ancient times, after a man came of age, he would marry and establish his career.
9
To be beheaded; to surrender or be killed.
故事中，那个作恶多端的匪徒最终被捕，不得不授首认罪。
In the story, the notorious bandit was finally captured and had no choice but to surrender and confess his crimes.
10
give and accept
老师和学生之间的知识授受是一个双向互动的过程。
The giving and receiving of knowledge between teachers and students is a two-way interactive process.
11
The traditional rule that men and women should not directly hand items to each other.
按照旧时的规矩，男女之间讲究授受不亲，即使递送小物件也要小心翼翼，避免直接触碰。
According to old customs, men and women observed the principle of 'shou shou bu qin,' being careful to avoid direct physical contact even when passing small items.
12
to confer orders or medals
大学校长在毕业典礼上为杰出校友授勋，表彰他们对社会的贡献。
The university president bestowed honors upon outstanding alumni at the graduation ceremony, recognizing their contributions to society.
13
to teach academic knowledge or skills
王老师多年来一直致力于授业育人，为社会培养了许多优秀人才。
Teacher Wang has been dedicated to imparting knowledge and cultivating people for many years, nurturing many outstanding talents for society.
14
To pass on technical skills or teach an apprentice a skill.
老工匠将毕生所学授艺给年轻徒弟们，希望他们能传承这门手艺。
The old craftsman imparted his lifelong skills to the young apprentices, hoping they would carry on this craft.
15
to instruct secretly; to hint to someone to do something
老板授意助理安排下午的行程。
The boss instructed the assistant to arrange the afternoon's schedule.
16
To award, confer, or grant.
学校将荣誉学位授与了那位杰出的科学家。
The school conferred an honorary degree upon the distinguished scientist.
More words with 授
- hán函shòu授Correspondence education
- fù副jiào教shòu授Associate Professor
- kān刊shòu授instruction via periodicals
- hán函shòu授dà大xué学Correspondence university
- shòu授yǔ予grant, award
- chuán传shòu授Teach, Impart
- jiǎng讲shòu授teach, lecture
- lǐ李jiào教shòu授Professor Li
- zhāng张jiào教shòu授Professor Zhang
- jiào教shòu授professor
- bèi被shòu授yǔ予awarded, granted
- jiào教shòu授men们professors
- lǎo老jiào教shòu授old professor, veteran professor
- qīn亲shòu授personally teach, personally instruct
- wáng王jiào教shòu授Professor Wang
- dà大xué学jiào教shòu授university professor, college professor
- dé得shòu授granted, conferred
- fù傅shòu授Professor Fu, To teach
- hán函shòu授kè课chéng程Correspondence course, Distance learning course
- rén人gōng工shòu授jīng精artificial insemination
Idioms with 授
- shòu授rén人kǒu口shí实give others a handle for criticism
- shòu授rén人yǐ以bǐng柄give others a handle against oneself
- shòu授zhí职wéi惟xián贤appoint only the virtuous and talented
- kǒu口chuán传xīn心shòu授oral instruction, mental reception
- lín临wēi危shòu授mìng命accept a critical mission in times of crisis
- miàn面shòu授jī机yí宜give personal instructions or advice
- shòu授bǐng柄yú于rén人give others leverage or power
- shòu授shǒu手yuán援nì溺offer a helping hand to those in distress
- shòu授yè业jiě解huò惑impart knowledge and clarify doubts
- cì赐máo茅shòu授tǔ土bestow land and authority
- lǐ礼bù不qīn亲shòu授Etiquette forbids direct physical exchange between sexes
- liàng量néng能shòu授guān官appoint officials according to their ability
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Open the tool →Questions about 授
What does 授 mean in Chinese?
授 (shòu) means “To give” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 授?
授 is pronounced shòu in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 授 have?
授 has 11 strokes.
How do you write 授?
授 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 扌. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 授?
The radical of 授 is 扌, and 授 is a phono-semantic compound.