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

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

The Chinese character 缮 (shàn) means "To repair; to transcribe; to copy". with 15 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 缮 stroke by stroke?

缮 has 15 strokes. The radical is 纟. 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 缮 and 缙?

缮 (shàn) and 缙 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 缮?

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

Q: What common words use 缮?

Common words containing 缮 include: 修缮 (xiū shàn) — to renovate or repair; 缮写 (shàn xiě) — To transcribe; to copy out; 缮校 (shàn xiào) — To copy and proofread.

How to Write 缮

The character 缮 (shàn) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 纟 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

缮 is pronounced shàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means To repair; to transcribe; to copy.

Common Words with 缮

修缮 xiū shàn

to renovate or repair

缮写 shàn xiě

To transcribe; to copy out

缮校 shàn xiào

To copy and proofread

Example Sentences

房子需要修缮。

fáng zi xū yào xiū shàn

The house needs repair.

他在缮写文件。

tā zài shàn xiě wén jiàn

He is transcribing the document.

老师在缮校课本。

lǎo shī zài shàn xiào kè běn

The teacher is proofreading and correcting the textbook.

Similar Characters

缙 jìn

缚 fù

缛 rù

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Frequently Asked Questions about 缮

What does 缮 (shàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 缮 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 缮 and 缙?

What mistakes do learners make writing 缮?

What common words use 缮?

How to Write 缮 (shàn)