埏 (shān) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 埏 (shān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 埏 (shān) means "Boundary; path to a tomb.". with 9 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 埏 stroke by stroke?

埏 has 9 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 埏 and 圻?

埏 (shān) and 圻 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 埏?

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

Q: What common words use 埏?

Common words containing 埏 include: 埏埴 (shān zhí) — To knead clay; pottery.; 埏揉 (shān róu) — To knead and mold.; 埏道 (shān dào) — Path leading to a tomb..

How to Write 埏

The character 埏 (shān) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 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

埏 is pronounced shān in Mandarin Chinese. It means Boundary; path to a tomb..

Common Words with 埏

埏埴 shān zhí

To knead clay; pottery.

埏揉 shān róu

To knead and mold.

埏道 shān dào

Path leading to a tomb.

Example Sentences

他在学习埏埴技术。

tā zài xué xí shān zhí jì shù

He is learning the art of pottery.

埏揉这些泥土。

shān róu zhè xiē ní tǔ

Knead this clay.

埏道就在前面。

shān dào jiù zài qián miàn

The tomb path is just ahead.

Similar Characters

圻 qí

圼 niè

址 zhǐ

Practice Writing 埏 (shān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 埏

What does 埏 (shān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 埏 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 埏 and 圻?

What mistakes do learners make writing 埏?

What common words use 埏?

How to Write 埏 (shān)