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首 (shǒu): measure word for songs, poems, etc.

Stroke Order & Writing

HSK 4classifier

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning
measure word for songs, poems, etc.
Characters
1
Part of speech
classifier
HSK level
HSK 4
Strokes
9
Radical
首
Structure
上下结构

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • head
  • chief
  • first (occasion
  • head (formal or literary)
  • chief
  • leader
  • head
  • first
  • foremost
  • classifier for poems, songs, etc.

Chinese explanation

  • 头和脖子的部分,也指动物的头部
  • 表示最先或最重要的,如首次、首要
  • 量词,用于歌、诗等,如一首诗、两首歌
  • 指方向或方面,如山之首。

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Stroke-by-stroke breakdown

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9 strokes

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Example sentences

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The first line of this poem is written very beautifully.

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He lowered his head in thought and never lifted it.

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Please sing the first part of this song again.

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The capital Beijing is China's political center.

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He was the first to bear the brunt, rushing into the fire first.

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He was the first to propose this plan.

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This is a beautiful poem.

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First of all, I want to thank everyone for their support.

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He is second to none in the competition.

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This song is the lead single from his debut album.

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