申 (shēn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 申 (shēn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 申 (shēn) means "to state; to explain". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 田.

Q: How do you write 申 stroke by stroke?

申 has 5 strokes. The radical is 田. 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 申 and 田?

申 (shēn) and 田 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 申?

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

Q: What common words use 申?

Common words containing 申 include: 申请 (shēn qǐng) — to apply; application; 申报 (shēn bào) — to declare; to report; 申明 (shēn míng) — to state clearly; to declare.

How to Write 申

The character 申 (shēn) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 田 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

申 is pronounced shēn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to state; to explain.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 申 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 申

申请 shēn qǐng

to apply; application

申报 shēn bào

to declare; to report

申明 shēn míng

to state clearly; to declare

Example Sentences

我在申请去中国留学。

wǒ zài shēn qǐng qù zhōng guó liú xué

I am applying to study in China.

入境时需要申报物品。

rù jìng shí xū yào shēn bào wù pǐn

Items must be declared when entering the country.

他再次申明了自己的立场。

tā zài cì shēn míng liǎo zì jǐ de lì chǎng

He restated his position once again.

Similar Characters

田 tián

由 yóu

甲 jiǎ

Practice Writing 申 (shēn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 申

What does 申 (shēn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 申 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 申 and 田?

What mistakes do learners make writing 申?

What common words use 申?

How to Write 申 (shēn)