输入

輸入

shūrù

verb HSK 3 #5,048

Meanings

1 to input
2 to import
3 to enter (data)

Characters

to transport; to convey

Transport + enter = input. The opposite is 输出 (output).

Examples

请输入你的密码。

Qǐng shūrù nǐ de mìmǎ.

Please enter your password.

中国每年输入大量石油。

Zhōngguó měinián shūrù dàliàng shíyóu.

China imports a large amount of oil every year.

输入法有很多种。

Shūrù fǎ yǒu hěnduō zhǒng.

There are many types of input methods.

Tips

usage

输入法 = input method (for typing Chinese). Pinyin input and handwriting are the most popular.

Stroke Order

输 shū

入 rù