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枢 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
枢 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
枢 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

枢 Stroke Order — How to Write 枢

Stroke Order

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

枢 Radical and Character Components

Components:木区

枢 is a phono-semantic compound: 木 (tree) carries the meaning, while 区 indicates the sound.

Radical: 木 + 4 more strokes

枢 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • shū

Meanings of 枢 in Chinese

1

shū枢

The pivot or axis of a door.
这扇老门的门枢经过频繁使用,至今依然转动灵活
The pivot of this old door, after frequent use, still rotates smoothly today.
An important or central part; a crucial element or hub, playing a decisive role.
这座城市是区域的交通枢纽。
This city is the region's transportation hub.

Common Words and Phrases with 枢

1
shū枢jī机
Crucial point; key position or institution, especially within a government or court.
科技创新是推动社会进步的枢机。
Technological innovation is the pivotal point for driving social progress.
2
shū枢niǔ纽
A pivot, key position, or hub; a central link for connections.
这座城市是区域内的交通枢纽，每天有大量的客流和货流经过。
This city is a transportation hub in the region, with a large volume of passenger and freight traffic passing through daily.
3
shū枢yào要
central and crucial; a key position or department
他在公司的研发部门担任枢要职务，负责多项核心技术的开发。
He holds a pivotal position in the company's R&D department, responsible for the development of several core technologies.

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Questions about 枢

What does 枢 mean in Chinese?

枢 (shū) means “The pivot or axis of a door” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 枢?

枢 is pronounced shū in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 枢 have?

枢 has 8 strokes.

How do you write 枢?

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

What is the radical of 枢?

The radical of 枢 is 木, and 枢 is a phono-semantic compound.