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

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

The Chinese character 身 (shēn) means "body; oneself; personally". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 身.

Q: How do you write 身 stroke by stroke?

身 has 7 strokes. The radical is 身. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What is the radical of 身?

The radical of 身 is 身. The radical often gives a clue about the character's meaning category.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 身?

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

Q: What common words use 身?

Common words containing 身 include: 身体 (shēn tǐ) — body; health; 身上 (shēn shàng) — on the body; at hand; 健身 (jiàn shēn) — Fitness / To work out.

How to Write 身

The character 身 (shēn) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 身 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

身 is pronounced shēn in Mandarin Chinese. It means body; oneself; personally.

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

Common Words with 身

身体 shēn tǐ

body; health

身上 shēn shàng

on the body; at hand

健身 jiàn shēn

Fitness / To work out

Example Sentences

你要多注意身体。

nǐ yào duō zhù yì shēn tǐ

You should take more care of your health.

我身上没带钱。

wǒ shēn shàng méi dài qián

I don't have any money on me.

我每天去健身。

wǒ měi tiān qù jiàn shēn

I go to work out every day.

Practice Writing 身 (shēn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 身

What does 身 (shēn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 身 stroke by stroke?

What is the radical of 身?

What mistakes do learners make writing 身?

What common words use 身?

How to Write 身 (shēn)