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

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

The Chinese character 山 (shān) means "mountain; hill". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 3 strokes and the radical 山.

Q: How do you write 山 stroke by stroke?

山 has 3 strokes. The radical is 山. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What is the radical of 山?

The radical of 山 is 山. The radical often gives a clue about the character's meaning category.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 山?

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

Q: What common words use 山?

Common words containing 山 include: 爬山 (pá shān) — To climb a mountain / Hiking; 山上 (shān shàng) — on the mountain; 高山 (gāo shān) — high mountain.

How to Write 山

The character 山 (shān) is written with 3 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 山 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

山 is pronounced shān in Mandarin Chinese. It means mountain; hill.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 山 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 山

爬山 pá shān

To climb a mountain / Hiking

山上 shān shàng

on the mountain

高山 gāo shān

high mountain

Example Sentences

我周末去爬山。

wǒ zhōu mò qù pá shān

I go hiking on weekends.

山上有很多树。

shān shàng yǒu hěn duō shù

There are many trees on the mountain.

那是一座高山。

nà shì yī zuò gāo shān

That is a high mountain.

Practice Writing 山 (shān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 山

What does 山 (shān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 山 stroke by stroke?

What is the radical of 山?

What mistakes do learners make writing 山?

What common words use 山?

How to Write 山 (shān)