(shù) - To stand upright & to be upright and honest

Tone 4

shù | 9 strokes | radical:

· shù

To stand upright;

to be upright and honest;

a surname.

To stand uprightto be upright and honesta surname.

Usage highlights

Stand uprightUpright officialSurname Shu

Synonyms

  • to stand
  • upright, straight

Antonyms

  • bent, crooked
  • bent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He stands upright (侸立).
  • An upright and honest official (侸官).
  • The surname Shu (侸).

Collocations

  • Stand upright(侸立)
  • Upright official(侸官)
  • Surname Shu()

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A rare character in modern usage.
  • Historically used to describe an upright posture or moral character.

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