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

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

The Chinese character 蟮 (shàn) means "eel". with 18 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 蟮 stroke by stroke?

蟮 has 18 strokes. The radical is 虫. 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 蟮 and 螃?

蟮 (shàn) and 螃 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 蟮?

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

Q: What common words use 蟮?

Common words containing 蟮 include: 蚯蟮 (qiū shàn) — Earthworm (alternative name); 蟮鱼 (shàn yú) — eel; 蟮穴 (shàn xué) — eel hole.

How to Write 蟮

The character 蟮 (shàn) is written with 18 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 虫 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

蟮 is pronounced shàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means eel.

Common Words with 蟮

蚯蟮 qiū shàn

Earthworm (alternative name)

蟮鱼 shàn yú

eel

蟮穴 shàn xué

eel hole

Example Sentences

土里有许多蚯蟮。

tǔ lǐ yǒu xǔ duō qiū shàn

There are many earthworms in the soil.

蟮鱼在泥里游。

shàn yú zài ní lǐ yóu

The eel swims in the mud.

这是一个蟮穴。

zhè shì yí gè shàn xué

This is an eel burrow.

Similar Characters

螃 páng

螅 xī

螈 yuán

Practice Writing 蟮 (shàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蟮

What does 蟮 (shàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蟮 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蟮 and 螃?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蟮?

What common words use 蟮?

How to Write 蟮 (shàn)