How to Write 擅
The character 擅 (shàn) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
擅 is pronounced shàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to be good at; to do without authorization.
Common Words with 擅
擅长
shàn cháng
to be good at; to excel in
擅自
shàn zì
without authorization; arbitrarily
擅权
shàn quán
to usurp power; to abuse power
Example Sentences
他擅长踢足球。
tā shàn cháng tī zú qiú
He is good at playing soccer.
别擅自离开座位。
bié shàn zì lí kāi zuò wèi
Don't leave your seat without permission.
他不应该擅权。
tā bù yīng gāi shàn quán
He should not abuse his power.
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