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

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

The Chinese character 赡 (shàn) means "To support / To provide for". with 17 strokes and the radical 贝.

Q: How do you write 赡 stroke by stroke?

赡 has 17 strokes. The radical is 贝. 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 赡 and 赜?

赡 (shàn) and 赜 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 赡?

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

Q: What common words use 赡?

Common words containing 赡 include: 赡养 (shàn yǎng) — To support (one's parents); 赡养费 (shàn yǎng fèi) — Alimony / Support payments; 赡养人 (shàn yǎng rén) — Supporter / Provider.

How to Write 赡

The character 赡 (shàn) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 贝 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

赡 is pronounced shàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means To support / To provide for.

Common Words with 赡

赡养 shàn yǎng

To support (one's parents)

赡养费 shàn yǎng fèi

Alimony / Support payments

赡养人 shàn yǎng rén

Supporter / Provider

Example Sentences

子女要赡养老人。

zǐ nǚ yào shàn yǎng lǎo rén

Children should support the elderly.

他按时给赡养费。

tā àn shí gěi shàn yǎng fèi

He pays alimony on time.

谁是他的赡养人？

shuí shì tā de shàn yǎng rén

Who is his supporter?

Similar Characters

赜 zé

赝 yàn

赞 zàn

Practice Writing 赡 (shàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 赡

What does 赡 (shàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 赡 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 赡 and 赜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 赡?

What common words use 赡?

How to Write 赡 (shàn)