Writing
须 (xū) — how to say "must" in Chinese
须
Must; beard
verb · noun
Character composition
须
must; beard
Radicals / Keys
頁
Leaf
#181 · yè · 9 strokes
Collocations
须保护环境
xū bǎo hù huán jìng
must protect the environment
Examples
他留着长长的胡须。
He has a long beard.
你必须来。
You must come.
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Frequently asked questions
How to say must in Mandarin?
"must" in Chinese is 须 (xū).
Xu meaning in Chinese
须 (xū) means "Must; beard".
How is 须 pronounced?
It is pronounced xū (written as xu). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
Xu in Chinese character
It is written 须 and has 9 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 须?
须 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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