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

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

The Chinese character 苫 (shān) means "To cover / to thatch". with 8 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 苫 stroke by stroke?

苫 has 8 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 苫 and 兹?

苫 (shān) and 兹 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 苫?

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

Q: What common words use 苫?

Common words containing 苫 include: 苫布 (shàn bù) — Tarpaulin / waterproof cloth; 苫盖 (shàn gài) — To cover (with a mat or tarpaulin); 苫房 (shān fáng) — To thatch a roof.

How to Write 苫

The character 苫 (shān) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 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

苫 is pronounced shān in Mandarin Chinese. It means To cover / to thatch.

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

Common Words with 苫

苫布 shàn bù

Tarpaulin / waterproof cloth

苫盖 shàn gài

To cover (with a mat or tarpaulin)

苫房 shān fáng

To thatch a roof

Example Sentences

用苫布把车盖好。

yòng shàn bù bǎ chē gài hǎo

Cover the car with a tarpaulin.

货物需要进行苫盖。

huò wù xū yào jìn xíng shàn gài

The cargo needs to be covered with tarpaulins.

他在用草苫房顶。

tā zài yòng cǎo shān fáng dǐng

He is thatching the roof with straw.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

艻 lè

芄 wán

Practice Writing 苫 (shān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 苫

What does 苫 (shān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 苫 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 苫 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 苫?

What common words use 苫?

How to Write 苫 (shān)