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

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

The Chinese character 疝 (shàn) means "Hernia". with 8 strokes and the radical 疒.

Q: How do you write 疝 stroke by stroke?

疝 has 8 strokes. The radical is 疒. 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 疝 and 疔?

疝 (shàn) and 疔 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 疝?

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

Q: What common words use 疝?

Common words containing 疝 include: 疝气 (shàn qì) — Hernia; 疝带 (shàn dài) — Hernia truss; hernia belt; 疝痛 (shàn tòng) — Colic; sharp pain.

How to Write 疝

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

疝 is pronounced shàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Hernia.

Common Words with 疝

疝气 shàn qì

Hernia

疝带 shàn dài

Hernia truss; hernia belt

疝痛 shàn tòng

Colic; sharp pain

Example Sentences

那个小孩得了疝气。

nà ge xiǎo hái dé le shàn qì

That child has a hernia.

他需要佩戴疝带。

tā xū yào pèi dài shàn dài

He needs to wear a truss.

这种疝痛很难受。

zhè zhǒng shàn tòng hěn nán shòu

This colic pain is very uncomfortable.

Similar Characters

疔 dīng

疖 jiē

疗 liáo

Practice Writing 疝 (shàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 疝

What does 疝 (shàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 疝 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 疝 and 疔?

What mistakes do learners make writing 疝?

What common words use 疝?

How to Write 疝 (shàn)