书
Character Breakdown
Brush strokes on a page — a book
Details
| Pinyin | shū |
| Meanings | book |
| Stroke Count | 4 |
| Radical | 乙 (#5 — second) |
| HSK Levels | HSK 2, HSK 3, HSK 5, HSK 6 |
| Frequency | #258 most common |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 书 mean in Chinese?
书 (shū) means "book" in Chinese. It appears in HSK level 2, 3, 5, 6.
How many strokes does 书 have?
The Chinese character 书 has 4 strokes. Its radical is 乙 (second).
What is the radical of 书?
The radical of 书 is 乙 (second, Kangxi radical #5).