What does 输 mean in Chinese?

输 (shū) means "lose, fail" in Chinese. The new HSK exam expects you to recognise it at HSK 4.

How do you write 输?

Use the interactive stroke-order tool to see how 输 is written.

What is the radical of 输?

Radical information for 输 is being updated.

How many strokes does 输 have?

Stroke count information for 输 is being updated.

What HSK level is 输?

On the new HSK exam syllabus, 输 is a character to recognise at HSK 4 and to write by hand at HSK 4.

输 (shū): Meaning, Stroke Order, Radical & Examples

输

shū

lose, fail

HSK 4 character

Quick Answer

输 (shū) means "lose, fail" with HSK 4 on the new exam.

Full dictionary entry for 输 →Animated stroke-order for 输 →

Pronunciation

shū

Meaning

Primary: lose

Other meanings:

fail

Basic info

Pinyin	shū
Meanings	lose, fail
New HSK exam	Recognise at HSK 4, write by hand at HSK 4
Frequency	#871 most common

Example sentences

我们输了比赛。
Wǒmen shū le bǐsài.
We lost the match.
From 输 (HSK 4)
请在这里输入你的密码。
Qǐng zài zhèlǐ shūrù nǐ de mìmǎ.
Please enter your password here.
From 输入 (HSK 5)
这家物流公司负责货物的运输和配送服务工作。
Zhè jiā wùliú gōngsī fùzé huòwù de yùnshū hé pèisòng fúwù gōngzuò.
This logistics company is responsible for cargo transportation and delivery services.
From 运输 (HSK 5)

Words containing 输

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
输	shū	lose, fail	HSK 4
输入	shūrù	import; input	HSK 5
运输	yùnshū	transport	HSK 5

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输

shū