朽 (xiǔ): Rotten — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

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1.

Animated Stroke Order 朽

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2.

Stroke Order Diagrams 朽

3.

Character Breakdown

Left-Right

朽

木tree

丂decay

朽=

4.

Printable Writing Worksheet: 朽

朽 handwriting practice worksheet preview

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5.

How to Use 朽

Common word with 朽

One common HSK word with 朽 is 腐朽, meaning "rotten; decayed".

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6.

Example Sentences

tā他

de的

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shén神

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yuǎn远

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木tree

+丂decay

A tree (木) that has decayed and become rotten (丂) over time, symbolizing decay or worthlessness.

fǔ腐

xiǔ朽

rotten; decayed

不

xiǔ朽

。

His spirit is immortal forever.

zhè这

kuài块

mù木

tou头

yǐ已

jīng经

fǔ腐

xiǔ朽

le了

。

This piece of wood has already decayed.

yuàn院

zi子

lǐ里

yǒu有

yì一

gēn根

xiǔ朽

mù木

。

There is a rotten log in the yard.

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