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寿

寿 (shòu) · old age

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寿 (shòu) means “old age”. It is made of 丰 + 寸 and has 7 strokes.

Break 寿 into its parts

What 寿 is made of

寿 stroke order

寿 stroke order diagram: 7 strokes, numbered in writing order
寿 is written with 7 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 寿命

这种鸟的寿命很长。Zhè zhǒng niǎo de shòumìng hěn cháng.This kind of bird has a long life span.
这台电脑的寿命大约是五年。Zhè tái diànnǎo de shòumìng dàyuē shì wǔ nián.This computer lasts about five years.

Words with 寿

Also built with 丰

Quick facts

Pinyinshòu
Meaningold age
Strokes7
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Questions about 寿

What does 寿 mean?

寿 (shòu) means “old age”.

How many strokes does 寿 have?

寿 has 7 strokes.

What parts make up 寿?

寿 is made of 丰 (abundant) and 寸 (inch).

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