shǔ ㄕㄨˇ syu2 HSK 5

  • (bound form) rat; mouse

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 鼠 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 窮鼠囓狸。 A cornered rat will bite a cat.
  • 猫吃了老鼠。 The cat ate the rat.
  • 黑猫在吃白鼠 The black cat is eating the white mouse.
  • 猫会抓老鼠。 Cats can catch mice.
  • 猫抓住了老鼠。 The cat caught the rats.

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