Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "淑", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "淑", and master the standard way of writing the character "淑".
Free Printable Handwriting Practice with Stroke Order: 淑
Printable Writing Practice Worksheet of "淑" in Portrait Orientation (Tian Zi Ge)
淑 [shū]
Meaning:
1. Kind, beautiful (often refers to women):
- Examples: 淑质 (kind-hearted quality), 淑丽 (beautiful), 淑静 (gentle), 淑慎 (cautious), 淑德 (virtuous), 淑女 (gentlewoman).
2. Clear, limpid:
- Example: 淑清 (clear water).
3. Beautiful:
- Examples: 淑貌 (beautiful appearance), 淑姿 (graceful demeanor), 淑美 (beautiful and kind), 淑丽 (beautiful and virtuous), 淑尤 (especially kind and beautiful).
Citations:
1. "淑, 清湛也" (Shuo Wen Jie Zi).
2. "窈窕淑女, 君子好逑" (The Book of Songs).
Note: The character is also used in various phrases to describe qualities associated with beauty, goodness, and clarity.