various genera of flowers of Asteracea family (daisies and chrysanthemums), including Atractylis lancea
HSK 4, v, 5 strokes, radical 木, rank #2996, Hard
术
shù
technique
HSK 4, v, 5 strokes, radical 木, rank #2996, Hard
术
shù
skill, art; method, technique; trick
HSK 4, v, 5 strokes, radical 木, rank #2996, Hard
术
zhú
method
HSK 4, v, 5 strokes, radical 木, rank #2996, Hard
术
zhú
various genera of flowers of Asteracea family (daisies and chrysanthemums), including Atractylis lancea
HSK 4, v, 5 strokes, radical 木, rank #2996, Hard
术
zhú
technique
HSK 4, v, 5 strokes, radical 木, rank #2996, Hard
术
zhú
skill, art; method, technique; trick
HSK 4, v, 5 strokes, radical 木, rank #2996, Hard
shù(shu4)
primary
T4
1method
2various genera of flowers of Asteracea family (daisies and chrysanthemums), including Atractylis lancea
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术(術)shù(shu4)
The character 术 (shù) primarily means 'method' or 'technique' and is commonly used in contexts related to skills or arts. It is often found in compound words such as 技术 (jìshù), meaning 'technology' or 'skill', and 术语 (shùyǔ), meaning 'terminology'. The term can also refer to specific techniques in various fields, highlighting the importance of methodical approaches in Chinese culture.
Strokes5Radical木Frequency#2996DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of 术 is deeply tied to various practices such as martial arts (武术 wǔshù) and traditional medicine (中医术 zhōngyī shù), where methods and techniques are essential for mastery and effectiveness.
Memory Tip
Imagine a magician performing a trick (术) with a bouquet of daisies. The magician's skill (shù) is not just in the performance but also in the meticulous method (术) behind each illusion. Visualize the magician pulling out different flowers (representing various techniques) from a hat, illustrating the connection between the character's form and meaning.
Meanings of 术
shù(shu4)
primary
1method
2various genera of flowers of Asteracea family (daisies and chrysanthemums), including Atractylis lancea
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About 术
术Simplified
術Traditional
5Strokes
木Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#2996Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L4
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Quick Contrast
技 (jì) vs 术 (shù): use 术 (shù) when emphasizing methods or techniques, while 技 (jì) focuses more on skills or abilities.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a magician performing a trick (术) with a bouquet of daisies. The magician's skill (shù) is not just in the performance but also in the meticulous method (术) behind each illusion. Visualize the magician pulling out different flowers (representing various techniques) from a hat, illustrating the connection between the character's form and meaning.
Usage Notes
When using 术, be aware that it often implies a degree of expertise or specialization. A common mistake is to confuse it with 方式 (fāngshì), which means 'way' or 'manner'. Remember to pair it with appropriate nouns to clarify the technique or method being referred to.
HSK Study Tips
Although 术 does not appear in the HSK vocabulary lists, it is closely related to other terms like 技 (jì) in HSK levels 3 and 4, which relates to skills. Focus on its usage in phrases to better understand its nuances and applications in conversation.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of 术 is deeply tied to various practices such as martial arts (武术 wǔshù) and traditional medicine (中医术 zhōngyī shù), where methods and techniques are essential for mastery and effectiveness.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 术 with 方式 (fāngshì) when referring to methods, leading to incorrect phrases like 使用方式 instead of 使用术 (shǐyòng shù). Remember that 术 implies a specific technique, while 方式 is more general.
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Pronunciation of 术
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Simplified form of 術. Phonosemantic compound. 行 represents the meaning and 朮 represents the sound. The traditional component 行 was removed for simplification.
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Grammar Patterns of 术
术 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Scientists are becoming increasingly unsure of the validity of this technique.
Cultural Notes for 术
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In Chinese culture, the concept of 术 (shù) is not just limited to techniques or methods but also encompasses skills and arts that have been refined over generations, such as martial arts (武术) or traditional Chinese medicine (中医术).
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of 术 is deeply tied to various practices such as martial arts (武术 wǔshù) and traditional medicine (中医术 zhōngyī shù), where methods and techniques are essential for mastery and effectiveness.
Word Family of 术
Compounds8
述shu4to state
沭shu4a river in Shantung province
怸
秫shu2a glutinous variety of millet
訹
鉥
炢
絉
Words Containing This Character20
技术jìshùtechnology技術
手术shǒushùsurgery手術
艺术yìshùart藝術
术shùmethod術
艺术家artist藝術家
战术zhànshùtactics戰術
魔术móshùmagic魔術
学术xuéshùlearning學術
艺术品art piece藝術品
魔术师magician魔術師
科学技术science and technology科學技術
美术měishùart美術
武术wǔshùself-defense武術
术语term術語
巫术witchcraft巫術
技术人员technical staff技術人員
新技术new technology新技術
信息技术IT信息技術
心术designs心術
技术员technician技術員
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Frequently Asked Questions about 术
Synonyms for 术 (shù) include 技巧 (jìqiǎo), which means 'skill,' and 方法 (fāngfǎ), which means 'method.' Each of these terms can be used in different contexts but generally convey similar meanings related to technique or skill.
In a botanical context, 术 (shù) refers to various genera of flowering plants within the Asteraceae family, including well-known flowers like daisies and chrysanthemums. This use highlights the term's versatility in both everyday and scientific language.
术 (shù, zhú) primarily means 'method' or 'technique' in Chinese. It can also refer to skill or art, and in a botanical context, it denotes various genera of flowers in the Asteraceae family, such as daisies and chrysanthemums.
You can use 术 (shù) in a sentence to refer to a specific method or technique. For example, you might say, '他的绘画术很高超' (Tā de huìhuà shù hěn gāochāo), which means 'His painting technique is superb.' This illustrates how the term can describe proficiency in a skill.
术 refers more to methods or techniques, while 技 emphasizes skills or abilities. They can be used together in contexts like 技术, which means 'technology'.
Yes, 术 can be used informally when discussing skills or methods in various contexts, but it's more prevalent in formal or specialized conversations.
Absolutely! 术 is often used in modern terms related to technology, medicine, and arts, showcasing its relevance today.
