僧 (sēng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 僧 (sēng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 僧 (sēng) means "monk". with 14 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 僧 stroke by stroke?

僧 has 14 strokes. The radical is 亻. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 僧 and 傅?

僧 (sēng) and 傅 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 僧?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 亻. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 僧?

Common words containing 僧 include: 僧人 (sēng rén) — monk; 高僧 (gāo sēng) — eminent monk; 僧侣 (sēng lǚ) — monk / clergy.

How to Write 僧

The character 僧 (sēng) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

僧 is pronounced sēng in Mandarin Chinese. It means monk.

Common Words with 僧

僧人 sēng rén

monk

高僧 gāo sēng

eminent monk

僧侣 sēng lǚ

monk / clergy

Example Sentences

山上有位老僧人。

shān shàng yǒu wèi lǎo sēng rén

There is an old monk on the mountain.

这位高僧很有名。

zhè wèi gāo sēng hěn yǒu míng

This eminent monk is very famous.

寺庙里住着僧侣。

sì miào lǐ zhù zhe sēng lǚ

Monks live in the temple.

Similar Characters

傅 fù

傈 lì

傍 bàng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 僧

What does 僧 (sēng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 僧 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 僧 and 傅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 僧?

What common words use 僧?

How to Write 僧 (sēng)