神 (shén) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 神 (shén) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 神 (shén) means "God; spirit; deity". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 礻.

Q: How do you write 神 stroke by stroke?

神 has 9 strokes. The radical is 礻. 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 神 and 社?

神 (shén) and 社 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 神?

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

Q: What common words use 神?

Common words containing 神 include: 精神 (jīng shén) — Spirit; mind; energy; vitality.; 神奇 (shén qí) — Magical; miraculous; 眼神 (yǎn shén) — expression in one's eyes.

How to Write 神

The character 神 (shén) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 礻 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

神 is pronounced shén in Mandarin Chinese. It means God; spirit; deity.

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

Common Words with 神

精神 jīng shén

Spirit; mind; energy; vitality.

神奇 shén qí

Magical; miraculous

眼神 yǎn shén

expression in one's eyes

Example Sentences

他的精神很好。

tā de jīng shén hěn hǎo

He is in good spirits.

这个故事很神奇。

zhè ge gù shì hěn shén qí

This story is very magical.

他的眼神很坚定。

tā de yǎn shén hěn jiān dìng

His gaze is very firm.

Similar Characters

社 shè

祀 sì

祆 xiān

Practice Writing 神 (shén)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 神

What does 神 (shén) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 神 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 神 and 社?

What mistakes do learners make writing 神?

What common words use 神?

How to Write 神 (shén)