CHINESE DICTIONARYWORD

竖

豎
shùHSK 6

竖 (shù) is an HSK 6 Chinese word with 3 definitions and 6 bilingual examples.

PARTS OF SPEECH3
DEFINITIONS3
EXAMPLES6
01

Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

1

adjective 形

  1. Englishvertical

    • EX
      请在纸上画一条竖线,把这两个部分分开。

      Please draw a vertical line on the paper to separate these two sections.

    • EX
      这座大楼的竖向结构非常坚固,能抵抗大地震。

      The vertical structure of this building is very strong and can withstand major earthquakes.

2

verb 动

  1. Englishto erect

    • EX
      听到外面有奇怪的声音,小狗立刻竖起了耳朵。

      When the puppy heard a strange noise outside, it immediately pricked up its ears.

    • EX
      我们在院子里竖起了一根高高的旗杆。

      We erected a tall flagpole in the courtyard.

3

noun 名

  1. Englishvertical line

    • EX
      汉字“十”字是由一横一竖两个笔画组成的。

      The Chinese character “十” is made up of two strokes: one horizontal and one vertical.

    • EX
      写这个字的时候注意竖的长度,不要写得太短。

      When writing this character, pay attention to the length of the vertical stroke and don't make it too short.