(shù) - Shu — a place name & a surname

Tone 4

shù | 16 strokes | radical:

· shù

Shu — a place name;

a surname;

refers to a water pool or marsh.

Shu — a place namea surnamerefers to a water pool or marsh.

Usage highlights

Place name ShuSurname ShuWater pool ShuMarsh Shu
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • There is a place called Shu (濖) in ancient records.
  • The surname Shu (濖) is rare but exists.
  • The marshland was called Shu (濖).

Collocations

  • Place name Shu()
  • Surname Shu()
  • Water pool Shu()
  • Marsh Shu()

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 濖 appears in ancient Chinese texts as a place name.
  • It is also recorded as a rare surname in historical documents.
  • The character's water radical indicates association with bodies of water.

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