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鼠

鼠 (shǔ) · rat

13 strokesTop–bottom

鼠 (shǔ) means “rat”. It is made of 臼 and has 13 strokes.

Break 鼠 into its parts

What 鼠 is made of

鼠 stroke order

鼠 stroke order diagram: 13 strokes, numbered in writing order
鼠 is written with 13 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 老鼠

厨房里有一只老鼠。Chúfáng lǐ yǒu yī zhī lǎoshǔ.There is a mouse in the kitchen.
那只猫在院子里追老鼠。Nà zhī māo zài yuànzi lǐ zhuī lǎoshǔ.That cat is chasing a mouse in the yard.

Words with 鼠

Also built with 臼

Quick facts

Pinyinshǔ
Meaningrat
Strokes13
PatternTop–bottom

Questions about 鼠

What does 鼠 mean?

鼠 (shǔ) means “rat”.

How many strokes does 鼠 have?

鼠 has 13 strokes.

What parts make up 鼠?

鼠 is made of 臼 (mortar).

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