伤 (shāng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 伤 (shāng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 伤 (shāng) means "Injury; wound; to hurt.". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 伤 stroke by stroke?

伤 has 6 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 伤 and 什?

伤 (shāng) and 什 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 伤?

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

Q: What common words use 伤?

Common words containing 伤 include: 受伤 (shòu shāng) — to be injured; to be wounded; 伤心 (shāng xīn) — Sad or heartbroken.; 伤害 (shāng hài) — To harm, hurt, or injure..

How to Write 伤

The character 伤 (shāng) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 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

伤 is pronounced shāng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Injury; wound; to hurt..

As an HSK Level 3 character, 伤 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 伤

受伤 shòu shāng

to be injured; to be wounded

伤心 shāng xīn

Sad or heartbroken.

伤害 shāng hài

To harm, hurt, or injure.

Example Sentences

他的腿受伤了。

tā de tuǐ shòu shāng le

His leg is injured.

别为这件事伤心。

bié wèi zhè jiàn shì shāng xīn

Don't be sad about this.

不要伤害小动物。

bú yào shāng hài xiǎo dòng wù

Don't hurt small animals.

Similar Characters

什 shén

仁 rén

仂 lè

Practice Writing 伤 (shāng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 伤

What does 伤 (shāng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 伤 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 伤 and 什?

What mistakes do learners make writing 伤?

What common words use 伤?

How to Write 伤 (shāng)