汕 (shàn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 汕 (shàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 汕 (shàn) means "Shantou (Swatow) / a type of fish trap". with 6 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 汕 stroke by stroke?

汕 has 6 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 汕 and 㳄?

汕 (shàn) and 㳄 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 汕?

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

Q: What common words use 汕?

Common words containing 汕 include: 汕头 (shàn tóu) — Shantou (a city in Guangdong); 汕尾 (shàn wěi) — Shanwei (a city in Guangdong); 汕头话 (shàn tóu huà) — Shantou dialect (Teochew).

How to Write 汕

The character 汕 (shàn) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

汕 is pronounced shàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Shantou (Swatow) / a type of fish trap.

Common Words with 汕

汕头 shàn tóu

Shantou (a city in Guangdong)

汕尾 shàn wěi

Shanwei (a city in Guangdong)

汕头话 shàn tóu huà

Shantou dialect (Teochew)

Example Sentences

我去过汕头。

wǒ qù guò shàn tóu

I have been to Shantou.

汕尾在广东。

shàn wěi zài guǎng dōng

Shanwei is in Guangdong.

他会说汕头话。

tā huì shuō shàn tóu huà

He can speak the Shantou dialect.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

氿 guǐ

汀 tīng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 汕

What does 汕 (shàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 汕 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 汕 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 汕?

What common words use 汕?

How to Write 汕 (shàn)