熟 (shú) - Cooked & ripe

熟Tone 2

shú ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

姝树

熟 · shú

Cooked;

ripe;

mature;

skilled;

familiar;

well-acquainted;

thoroughly processed or prepared.

Cookedripemature

Usage highlights

FamiliarSkilledRipe fruitCooked foodMature considerationWell

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 生— raw, uncooked; unfamiliar; unskilled
  • 生疏— unfamiliar, out of practice

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The food is cooked (食物熟了).
  • The fruit is ripe (水果熟了).
  • He is skilled at this job (他对这工作很熟).
  • We are familiar with each other (我们彼此很熟).

Collocations

  • Familiar(熟悉)
  • Skilled(熟练)
  • Ripe fruit(熟果)
  • Cooked food(熟食)
  • Mature consideration(熟虑)
  • Well-acquainted(熟识)

Idioms

  • Think over carefully(深思熟虑)
  • Skilled hands get accustomed(熟能生巧)
  • Familiar road, familiar place(熟路轻辙)
  • Know something like the back of one's hand(了如指掌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents the transition from raw to cooked, symbolizing civilization and refinement in Chinese culture.
  • In Confucian thought, maturity and skill come through repeated practice and refinement.
  • The character appears in many idioms emphasizing the value of experience and familiarity.

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