晌 (shǎng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 晌 (shǎng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 晌 (shǎng) means "midday; afternoon". with 10 strokes and the radical 日.

Q: How do you write 晌 stroke by stroke?

晌 has 10 strokes. The radical is 日. 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 晌 and 旺?

晌 (shǎng) and 旺 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 晌?

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

Q: What common words use 晌?

Common words containing 晌 include: 晌午 (shǎng wǔ) — midday; noon; 半晌 (bàn shǎng) — half a day; a long while; 晌觉 (shǎng jué) — afternoon nap.

How to Write 晌

The character 晌 (shǎng) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 日 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

晌 is pronounced shǎng in Mandarin Chinese. It means midday; afternoon.

Common Words with 晌

晌午 shǎng wǔ

midday; noon

半晌 bàn shǎng

half a day; a long while

晌觉 shǎng jué

afternoon nap

Example Sentences

晌午的太阳很大。

shǎng wǔ de tài yáng hěn dà

The midday sun is very strong.

他半晌没说话。

tā bàn shǎng méi shuō huà

He didn't speak for a long while.

我睡了一个晌觉。

wǒ shuì le yí gè shǎng jué

I took an afternoon nap.

Similar Characters

旺 wàng

昀 yún

昂 áng

Practice Writing 晌 (shǎng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 晌

What does 晌 (shǎng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 晌 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 晌 and 旺?

What mistakes do learners make writing 晌?

What common words use 晌?

How to Write 晌 (shǎng)