How to Write 剡
The character 剡 (shàn) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 刂 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
剡 is pronounced shàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to sharpen; to cut; Shan (place name).
Common Words with 剡
剡溪
shàn xī
Shan Stream (a river in Zhejiang)
剡纸
shàn zhǐ
Shan paper (a traditional Chinese paper)
剡锋
shàn fēng
sharp point; sharp edge
Example Sentences
剡溪的风景很美。
shàn xī de fēng jǐng hěn měi
The scenery of Shan Stream is very beautiful.
这是著名的剡纸。
zhè shì zhù míng de shàn zhǐ
This is the famous Shan paper.
刀锋非常剡利。
dāo fēng fēi cháng shàn lì
The edge of the knife is extremely sharp.
Practice Writing 剡 (shàn)
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