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Shu

12 synonyms and 0 antonyms for Shu, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Name — A Chinese surname and given name, also the name of an ancient Egyptian god of air.

Synonyms

Less common

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Han

Rare, literary or technical

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Ji Han Lesser Han Shu Han Former Shu Qianshu Great Shu Dashu Wang Shu Later Shu Houshu Meng Shu

Etymology

Borrowed from Egyptian šw (“Shu”, literally “Emptiness”), a derivative of the verb šwj (“to be empty, devoid of”).

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Shu” mean?

The word “Shu” means a Chinese surname and given name, also the name of an ancient Egyptian god of air.

How do you pronounce “Shu”?

“Shu” is pronounced sho͞o.

How do you use “Shu” in a sentence?

Here is “Shu” used in a sentence: “Shu is a common surname found throughout China.”

What is another word for “Shu”?

Words with a similar meaning to “Shu” include Ji Han, Lesser Han, Shu Han, Han, Former Shu and Qianshu.

What part of speech is “Shu”?

“Shu” is a name.

Is “Shu” a common word?

“Shu” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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