殳 Stroke Order

殳 [shū] 1. Ancient weapon made of bamboo or wood, characterized by a pointed end. (古代兵器名。以竹、木制成，一端有棱。) 2. One of the eight styles of writing from the Qin Dynasty. (秦书八体之一。) 3. The handle of a tool or implement. (㦸柄。) 4. A tool used in ancient ships to control direction, located at the stern. (古代船尾用以控制方向的工具。) 5. A surname. (姓。) The main meaning emphasizes it as an ancient weapon made from bamboo or wood that serves a striking or guiding function. (【本义】:一种用竹或木制成的，起撞击或前导作用的古代兵器) **Etymology:** The character is pictographic, derived from oracle bone script, resembling a long-handled implement that could be used to grab objects or strike musical instruments, later becoming a weapon. (【造字法】:象形，甲骨文字形，象手持一种长柄勾头似的器具，可以取物，可以打击乐器，后成为兵器。) **Related Texts:** 1. From "Shuowen Jiezi": 殳 refers to a pole used for striking, without a blade. (《说文》：殳，以杖殊人也。) 2. From "Zhou Li": The殳 is made of bamboo and is two zhang long, mounted on a military chariot. (《周礼》：殳以积竹、八觚，长丈二尺，建于兵车。) 3. From "Zhou Li, Si Ge Dun": It is presented to the traveling troops. (《周礼·司戈盾》：授旅贲殳。) 4. From "Zuo Zhuan": A person stands by the road holding the 殳. (《左传·昭公二十三年》：执殳而立于道左。) 5. From "Book of Songs, Wei Feng, Bo Xi": An individual holds the 殳, acting as a vanguard for the king. (《诗·卫风·伯兮》：伯也执殳，为王前驱。) **Usage Examples:** - 殳仗: An ancient ceremonial staff used in court. (殳仗(古代宫廷中的一种仪仗)) - 殳书: Ancient inscriptions on weapons or vessels; parts of the Shu style and insect style of writing. (殳书(古代刻于兵器或觚形物体上的文字);殳虫(秦书八体的殳书和虫书)) 殳 can also refer to a surname. (姓)