to repair; to mend; to overhaul or service equipment

to study; to take a course; to attend a class

to write; to compile; to edit or draft a history or official document

to trim; to prune; to clip; to pare down using scissors or a blade

to decorate; to embellish; to make something look better or more presentable

to cultivate or refine one's character; to practice (a religion or asceticism)

to build; to construct; to renovate or work on a large infrastructure project

(literary) long; tall; slender

the Chinese surname Xiu

(abbreviation) short for 修正主义 xiū​zhèng​zhǔ​yì