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朮 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
朮shùskill, art; method, technique; trickzg, 5 strokes, radical 木
朮zhúskill, art; method, technique; trickzg, 5 strokes, radical 木
shù(shu4)
primary
T4
  1. 1skill, art; method, technique; trick
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March 24, 2026

朮shù(shu4)

The character 朮 (shù) refers to skill, art, method, or technique in a broad sense. It is often used in contexts that involve specific abilities or strategies, whether in crafts, arts, or other specialized fields. It can also imply a level of mastery or trickery depending on the context.

Strokes5Radical木
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of mastery in various arts, such as martial arts or calligraphy, is highly valued. The character 朮 evokes the importance of technique and skill across various disciplines.

Memory Tip

Imagine a skilled artist (朮) using their brush to create beautiful art. The left part of the character, '木' (mù), represents wood, which is essential for making art supplies like brushes. Visualize an artist skillfully handling their tools to create a masterpiece.

Meanings of 朮

shù(shu4)
primary
1skill, art; method, technique; trick
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About 朮

朮Simplified
5Strokes
木Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 朮

Quick Contrast

术 (shù) - use this entry for broader or more artistic techniques, while 朮 (shù) implies skill or method in a specific craft or strategy.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 朮 (shù) with its variant 術 (shù), which also means technique but can imply a more formal or traditional practice. This character is often used in phrases that denote a method or technique, so watch out for collocations, such as '秘訣' (mìjué, secret method).

HSK Study Tips

While 朮 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it shares conceptual ground with other words at higher levels that refer to skills and techniques, such as 技能 (jìnéng, skill) and 方法 (fāngfǎ, method). Focus on recognizing its usage in context.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 朮 with 術, using them interchangeably in contexts where one is more appropriate. For example, saying '他學習朮' (Tā xuéxí shù) when discussing formal techniques is incorrect; it should be 術 (shù).

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Etymology of 朮

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Explanation

Pictograph of millet.

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Variant of 术

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Decomposition of 朮

IDS Structure⿻木?
朮Full Character
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木Mu4
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How to say skill, art; method, technique; trick in Chinese

“skill, art; method, technique; trick” in Chinese is朮shù

The character 朮 (shù) refers to skill, art, method, or technique in a broad sense. It is often used in contexts that involve specific abilities or strategies, whether in crafts, arts, or other specialized fields. It can also imply a level of mastery or trickery depending on the context.

When to use 朮

Be careful not to confuse 朮 (shù) with its variant 術 (shù), which also means technique but can imply a more formal or traditional practice. This character is often used in phrases that denote a method or technique, so watch out for collocations, such as '秘訣' (mìjué, secret method).

朮 or something close to it

术 (shù) - use this entry for broader or more artistic techniques, while 朮 (shù) implies skill or method in a specific craft or strategy.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 朮 with 術, using them interchangeably in contexts where one is more appropriate. For example, saying '他學習朮' (Tā xuéxí shù) when discussing formal techniques is incorrect; it should be 術 (shù).

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Word Family of 朮

Words Containing This Character1
朮shùmethod

Frequently Asked Questions about 朮

朮 is a variant character used less frequently, while 術 is more common and often refers to established methods or techniques.

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