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Basic Strokes · GF 0023-2020

Vertical (竖)

Pinyin: shùChinese Name: 竖 (bǐ huà)

Writing Direction & Movement Principle

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Movement Rule: Straight upright vertical pillar

The vertical stroke (shù) serves as the vertical backbone of characters. It requires a straight downward line, maintaining vertical alignment.

Sample Characters Featuring the "Vertical" Stroke

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shíten, tenth; complete; perfect2 strokes

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zhōngcentral; center, middle; amidst; to hit (target), to attain; China; Chinese4 strokes

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shānmountain, hill, peak3 strokes

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mùtree; wood, lumber; wooden4 strokes

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gànarid, dry; to oppose; to offend; to invade3 strokes

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jǐngwell, mine shaft, pit4 strokes

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