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March 24, 2026
舒Shū(Shu1)
The character 舒 (shū) primarily means 'to stretch' or 'to unfold.' It is commonly used in contexts related to relaxation or comfort, such as feeling at ease or leisurely. This character conveys a sense of openness and tranquility, often associated with physical and mental relaxation.
Strokes12Radical舌Frequency#12449DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, the concept of relaxation is often associated with traditional practices like tai chi or tea ceremonies, where the environment encourages leisure and comfort. The word 舒 reflects this cultural value placed on well-being and tranquility.
Memory tip
Imagine a person stretching their arms wide open in a beautiful landscape, representing comfort and relaxation. The character 舒 has the radical for 'to say' (口) combined with 'to arrive' (如), symbolizing the act of expressing comfort and ease as one stretches out.
Meanings of 舒
Shū(Shu1)
1to stretch
2to unfold
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About 舒
舒Simplified
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状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast
舒 (shū) vs 伸 (shēn) — use 舒 when emphasizing relaxation or ease, while 伸 focuses on the action of stretching without the connotation of comfort.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 舒 with similar-sounding words. It is often used in both formal and informal contexts but is particularly apt for describing feelings of relaxation. Be careful with tones; 'shū' is the correct tone, while 'shù' (to set down) is a different word.
HSK Study Tips
Although 舒 is not on the official HSK list, it connects well with HSK Level 3 vocabulary related to feelings and states of being. Students should focus on using it in sentences that express comfort or relaxation.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 舒 with 舒服 (shūfu) and assume they are interchangeable. For example, saying '我感觉舒' (wǒ gǎnjué shū) is incorrect; the correct expression is '我感觉舒服' (wǒ gǎnjué shūfu) to mean 'I feel comfortable.'
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舒 = 舍 + 予. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 舒
IDS Structure⿰舍予
舒Full character
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舍she3
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予yu2
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How to say to stretch in Chinese
“to stretch” in Chinese is舒Shū
The character 舒 (shū) primarily means 'to stretch' or 'to unfold.' It is commonly used in contexts related to relaxation or comfort, such as feeling at ease or leisurely. This character conveys a sense of openness and tranquility, often associated with physical and mental relaxation.
When to use 舒
Common mistakes include confusing 舒 with similar-sounding words. It is often used in both formal and informal contexts but is particularly apt for describing feelings of relaxation. Be careful with tones; 'shū' is the correct tone, while 'shù' (to set down) is a different word.
舒 or something close to it
舒 (shū) vs 伸 (shēn) — use 舒 when emphasizing relaxation or ease, while 伸 focuses on the action of stretching without the connotation of comfort.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 舒 with 舒服 (shūfu) and assume they are interchangeable. For example, saying '我感觉舒' (wǒ gǎnjué shū) is incorrect; the correct expression is '我感觉舒服' (wǒ gǎnjué shūfu) to mean 'I feel comfortable.'
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Grammar patterns of 舒
舒 carries 6 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
I sometimes feel uncomfortable after eating in the evening.
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用舒缓沐浴油洗个热水澡吧。
yòng Shū huǎn mùyù yóu xǐ gè rèshuǐ zǎo ba。
Try a hot bath with some relaxing bath oil.
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它防水性能非常好，但却轻巧舒适。
tā fáng shuǐ xìngnéng fēicháng hǎo， dàn què qīng qiǎo shūshì。
It is completely waterproof, yet light and comfortable.
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她帮他坐起身来，好让他舒服一点。
tā bāng tā zuò qǐ shēn lái， hǎo ràng tā shūfu yīdiǎn。
She sat him up and made him comfortable.
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Cultural Notes for 舒
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'舒' is often associated with relaxation and comfort. In traditional Chinese medicine, being '舒适' (comfortable) is essential for overall well-being.
Word Family of 舒
Words containing this character16
舒服shūfucomfortable
舒适shūshìcozy舒適
不舒服bùshūfuunwell
舒Shūto stretch
舒马赫shūmǎhèMichael Schumacher (1969-), former German racing driver舒馬赫
舒缓shūhuǎnto relax舒緩
舒畅shūchànghappy舒暢
舒展shūzhǎnto roll out
舒坦shūtancomfortable
舒心shūxīnhappy
舒舒服服shūshufufucomfortable
舒张shūzhāngto relax and expand舒張
舒淇shūqíShu Qi (1976-), Taiwanese actress
舒曼shūmànSchumann (name)
舒张压shūzhāngyādiastolic blood pressure舒張壓
董仲舒dǒngzhòngshūDong Zhongshu (179-104 BC), philosopher influential in establishing Confucianism as the established system of values of former Han dynasty
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Frequently asked questions about 舒
Some synonyms for 舒 include 放松 (fàngsōng), which means to relax, and 伸展 (shēnzhǎn), which means to stretch. These words convey similar meanings related to ease and comfort.
Yes, 舒 (Shū) is a recognized surname in Chinese culture. It is not as common as some other surnames, but it is still used by many individuals.
You can use 舒 in a sentence to express relaxation or comfort. For example, '我觉得很舒适' (Wǒ juédé hěn shūshì) means 'I feel very comfortable.' This showcases its meaning related to ease.
舒 (shū) means 'to unfold' or 'to relax'. It can also refer to a leisurely state or to stretch out. The character is often used in contexts related to comfort and ease.
Common phrases include 舒服 (shūfu), meaning 'comfortable,' and 轻松 (qīngsōng), which means 'relaxed.'
Yes, 舒 can be used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly when discussing states of relaxation or comfort.
It is pronounced 'shū' with a high-level tone.
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