陕 (shǎn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 陕 (shǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 陕 (shǎn) means "Shaanxi (abbreviation)". with 8 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 陕 stroke by stroke?

陕 has 8 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 陕 and 邠?

陕 (shǎn) and 邠 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 陕?

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

Q: What common words use 陕?

Common words containing 陕 include: 陕西 (shǎn xī) — Shaanxi (province); 陕北 (shǎn běi) — Northern Shaanxi; 陕菜 (shǎn cài) — Shaanxi cuisine.

How to Write 陕

The character 陕 (shǎn) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

陕 is pronounced shǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Shaanxi (abbreviation).

Common Words with 陕

陕西 shǎn xī

Shaanxi (province)

陕北 shǎn běi

Northern Shaanxi

陕菜 shǎn cài

Shaanxi cuisine

Example Sentences

陕西是一个省。

shǎn xī shì yí gè shěng

Shaanxi is a province.

陕北的风景很美。

shǎn běi de fēng jǐng hěn měi

The scenery in Northern Shaanxi is very beautiful.

我喜欢吃陕菜。

wǒ xǐ huān chī shǎn cài

I like eating Shaanxi cuisine.

Similar Characters

邠 bīn

邡 fāng

邢 xíng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 陕

What does 陕 (shǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 陕 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 陕 and 邠?

What mistakes do learners make writing 陕?

What common words use 陕?

How to Write 陕 (shǎn)