树 (shù) — how to say "tree" in Chinese

Measure word: 棵 kē

Tree

Radicals / Keys

Tree

#75 · · 4 strokes

Examples

夏天,大下是个乘凉的好地方。

In summer, under a big tree is a good place to cool down.

门口有一棵大

There is a big tree at the entrance.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 树 (shù) — tree

[shù-] Sherlock Holmes is wandering through the woods when he spots a giant 树 "tree" 🌳 with a peculiar marking. As he examines the tree, he deduces that it holds a secret, like every 树 tree in this mysterious forest has a story to tell!

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "tree" in Chinese?

"tree" in Chinese is 树 (shù).

What does 树 mean in English?

树 (shù) means "Tree".

How is 树 pronounced?

It is pronounced shù (written as shu). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "tree" in Chinese characters?

It is written 树.

What HSK level is 树?

树 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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