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徐 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
徐 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
徐 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
徐 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
徐 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
徐 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
徐 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
徐 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
徐 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
徐 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

徐 Stroke Order — How to Write 徐

Stroke Order

徐 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 彳, 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.

徐 Radical and Character Components

Components:彳余

徐 is a phono-semantic compound: 彳 (step) carries the meaning, while 余 indicates the sound.

Radical: 彳 + 7 more strokes

徐 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • xú

Meanings of 徐 in Chinese

1

xú徐

Slowly; gradually; to move at a slow, unhurried pace.
他徐徐地走上山坡。
He walked slowly up the hillside.

Common Words and Phrases with 徐

1
xú徐bù步
walk slowly; stroll leisurely
她喜欢在公园里徐步，欣赏路边的花朵
She enjoys strolling in the park, admiring the flowers along the path.
2
xú徐huǎn缓
slow; unhurried; gradual
小溪徐缓地流淌，发出轻柔的水声
The stream flows slowly, making a gentle sound.
3
xú徐lái来
to blow gently (of wind)
微风徐来，带来阵阵花香，令人心旷神怡。
The gentle breeze blew softly, bringing wafts of floral fragrance, making one feel refreshed and joyful.
4
xú徐niáng娘
an older woman who still possesses charm and grace
那位徐娘虽然年过半百，但依然风韵犹存，举手投足间尽显优雅。
That 'Xu Niang', though over fifty, still possesses a captivating charm, with every gesture revealing an inherent elegance.
5
xú徐tú图
Plan to do something slowly or deliberately.
面对新的市场挑战，公司决定徐图长远发展，不急于一时的利润。
Facing new market challenges, the company decided to patiently plan for long-term development, not rushing for immediate profits.
6
xú徐xú徐
slowly; gently; with slow and dignified steps
微风徐徐吹来，带来阵阵花香。
The gentle breeze blew slowly, bringing wafts of floral scent.
7
xú徐yǎn偃wáng王
Xu Yanwang, a ruler of the Xu state during the Western Zhou dynasty.
历史记载中，徐偃王以仁义治国，使徐地文化繁荣一时。
Historical records indicate that King Yan of Xu ruled with benevolence and righteousness, which led to a period of cultural prosperity in the Xu region.
8
xú徐zhōu州
Xuzhou (pinyin: Xúzhōu) is a major city in northwest Jiangsu province, China. It serves as a significant railway junction and an industrial hub, also known for its scenic attractions like Yunlong Mountain and Yunlong Lake.
徐州以其悠久的历史和独特的地理位置，吸引着众多游客前来探索云龙湖和汉文化遗迹。
Xuzhou, with its long history and unique geographical location, attracts many tourists to explore Yunlong Lake and Han cultural relics.

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Questions about 徐

What does 徐 mean in Chinese?

徐 (xú) means “Slowly” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 徐?

徐 is pronounced xú in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 徐 have?

徐 has 10 strokes.

How do you write 徐?

徐 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 彳. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 徐?

The radical of 徐 is 彳, and 徐 is a phono-semantic compound.