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

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

The Chinese character 栅 (shān) means "fence; railing". with 9 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 栅 stroke by stroke?

栅 has 9 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 栅 and 杆?

栅 (shān) and 杆 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 栅?

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 栅?

Common words containing 栅 include: 栅栏 (zhà lán) — fence; railing; 木栅 (mù shān) — wooden fence; 铁栅 (tiě zhà) — iron railings / iron fence.

How to Write 栅

The character 栅 (shān) is written with 9 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.

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

Meaning & Pronunciation

栅 is pronounced shān in Mandarin Chinese. It means fence; railing.

This is a polyphonic character with readings: shān, zhà.

Common Words with 栅

栅栏 zhà lán

fence; railing

木栅 mù shān

wooden fence

铁栅 tiě zhà

iron railings / iron fence

Example Sentences

院子外面有栅栏。

yuàn zi wài miàn yǒu zhà lán

There is a fence outside the yard.

这是一个木栅门。

zhè shì yí gè mù shān mén

This is a wooden picket gate.

窗户上有铁栅。

chuāng hù shàng yǒu tiě zhà

There are iron bars on the window.

Similar Characters

杆 gān

杈 chā

杉 shān

Practice Writing 栅 (shān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 栅

What does 栅 (shān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 栅 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 栅 and 杆?

What mistakes do learners make writing 栅?

What common words use 栅?

How to Write 栅 (shān)