A surname meaning 'relax', from the ancient state of Shu.
What the character means
To stretch out or be at ease; it suggests a calm, open heart and a comfortable, graceful life.
Classical source：《诗经·陈风·月出》
Why it scores this way
Easy to say88
Mostly easy. The only friction is sh, which English speakers usually turn into something close.
Recognised in China39
Outside the top 100 — distinctive, but some people will ask you to repeat or write it.
Easy to write60
12 strokes — a little practice and it flows.
People who carried this name
Shu Qingchun — Novelist (1899–1966), pen name Lao She, author of Camel Xiangzi.
Shu Tong — Renowned Chinese calligrapher, founder of the distinctive 'Shu style' calligraphy, former executive of the Chinese Calligraphers Association.
Shu Ting — Prominent Chinese poet, a leading figure of the Misty Poetry movement, known for works like 'To the Oak Tree'.