鲨 (shā) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 鲨 (shā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鲨 (shā) means "Shark". with 15 strokes and the radical 鱼.

Q: How do you write 鲨 stroke by stroke?

鲨 has 15 strokes. The radical is 鱼. 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 鲨 and 鲅?

鲨 (shā) and 鲅 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 鲨?

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

Q: What common words use 鲨?

Common words containing 鲨 include: 鲨鱼 (shā yú) — Shark; 大白鲨 (dà bái shā) — Great white shark; 鲨鱼皮 (shā yú pí) — Sharkskin.

How to Write 鲨

The character 鲨 (shā) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鱼 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

鲨 is pronounced shā in Mandarin Chinese. It means Shark.

Common Words with 鲨

鲨鱼 shā yú

Shark

大白鲨 dà bái shā

Great white shark

鲨鱼皮 shā yú pí

Sharkskin

Example Sentences

我在电视里看过鲨鱼。

wǒ zài diàn shì lǐ kàn guò shā yú

I have seen sharks on TV.

大白鲨是很危险的动物。

dà bái shā shì hěn wēi xiǎn de dòng wù

The great white shark is a very dangerous animal.

这件衣服用了鲨鱼皮材料。

zhè jiàn yī fú yòng le shā yú pí cái liào

This garment is made of sharkskin material.

Similar Characters

鲅 bà

鲆 píng

鲇 nián

Practice Writing 鲨 (shā)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鲨

What does 鲨 (shā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鲨 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鲨 and 鲅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鲨?

What common words use 鲨?

How to Write 鲨 (shā)