shu

[ shoo ]

/ ʃu /

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noun

the Confucian principle of refraining from actions toward others that would be disagreeable if done to oneself.

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Origin of shu

From the Chinese word shù

Shu

[ shoo ]

/ ʃu /

noun Egyptian Religion.

the god of the air, sometimes represented with arms upraised, supporting the vault of heaven.

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SHU

abbreviation

Scoville heat unit. See under Scoville scale.

Thus, the SHU was chock full of contraband, because all the x-ray machines were used by the clinics and not the guards.
Patted Down by India’s Hugging Saint|Daniel Genis|July 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When being processed into solitary confinement, known as the Special Housing Unit, or SHU, the frisk is even more severe.
Patted Down by India’s Hugging Saint|Daniel Genis|July 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The drawing, which he colored with Shu Uemera makeup, is titled “The Biggest Chef in the world: 10x5 Stars.”
Kate Middleton Recycles A Diane Von Furstenberg Coat; Kristen Stewart Explains Her Converse Sneakers|The Fashion Beast Team|November 12, 2012|DAILY BEAST
However there was no Segregated Housing Unit, aka the SHU or the Hole, for women in that federal jail.
Lindsay's Jail Life|Piper Kerman|July 21, 2010|DAILY BEAST

He snoozes innocently with his oars up, and rows again and again in the air, still calling out his constant “Shu-ba-la-la.”
Trans-Himalaya, Vol. 2 (of 2)|Sven Hedin
Kai Lung, however, remained unseen among the trees, not being desirous of obtruding himself upon Ming-shu unnecessarily.
Kai Lung's Golden Hours|Ernest Bramah
Foiled in his first attempt, the vindictive Ming-shu now creeps towards his end by a more tortuous path.
Kai Lung's Golden Hours|Ernest Bramah
Ming-shu, on the contrary, disclosed all his voracious teeth without restraint.
Kai Lung's Golden Hours|Ernest Bramah
"A speedy messenger has already gone, but his returning footsteps tarry," urged Ming-shu anxiously.
Kai Lung's Golden Hours|Ernest Bramah