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

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

The Chinese character 商 (shāng) means "business / commerce / to discuss". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 商 stroke by stroke?

商 has 11 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 商 and 呲?

商 (shāng) and 呲 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 商?

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

Q: What common words use 商?

Common words containing 商 include: 商店 (shāng diàn) — shop / store; 商业 (shāng yè) — business / commerce; 商量 (shāng liáng) — To discuss; to talk over..

How to Write 商

The character 商 (shāng) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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

商 is pronounced shāng in Mandarin Chinese. It means business / commerce / to discuss.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 商 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 商

商店 shāng diàn

shop / store

商业 shāng yè

business / commerce

商量 shāng liáng

To discuss; to talk over.

Example Sentences

我去商店买东西。

wǒ qù shāng diàn mǎi dōng xī

I'm going to the store to buy some things.

这个城市的商业很发达。

zhè ge chéng shì de shāng yè hěn fā dá

Commerce in this city is very developed.

我们商量一下这件事。

wǒ men shāng liáng yī xià zhè jiàn shì

Let's discuss this matter.

Similar Characters

呲 cī

咠 qì

咢 è

Practice Writing 商 (shāng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 商

What does 商 (shāng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 商 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 商 and 呲?

What mistakes do learners make writing 商?

What common words use 商?

How to Write 商 (shāng)