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

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

The Chinese character 杉 (shān) means "Fir; cedar". with 7 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 杉 stroke by stroke?

杉 has 7 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 杉 and 未?

杉 (shān) and 未 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 杉?

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

Q: What common words use 杉?

Common words containing 杉 include: 杉树 (shān shù) — Fir tree; 水杉 (shuǐ shān) — Dawn redwood; 云杉 (yún shān) — Spruce tree..

How to Write 杉

The character 杉 (shān) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

杉 is pronounced shān in Mandarin Chinese. It means Fir; cedar.

Common Words with 杉

杉树 shān shù

Fir tree

水杉 shuǐ shān

Dawn redwood

云杉 yún shān

Spruce tree.

Example Sentences

山上有许多杉树。

shān shàng yǒu xǔ duō shān shù

There are many fir trees on the mountain.

水杉的叶子很漂亮。

shuǐ shān de yè zi hěn piào liàng

The leaves of the dawn redwood are very beautiful.

云杉长得非常高。

yún shān zhǎng dé fēi cháng gāo

Spruce trees grow very tall.

Similar Characters

未 wèi

末 mò

本 běn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 杉

What does 杉 (shān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 杉 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 杉 and 未?

What mistakes do learners make writing 杉?

What common words use 杉?

How to Write 杉 (shān)