审 (shěn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 审 (shěn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 审 (shěn) means "To examine; to investigate; to judge.". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 宀.

Q: How do you write 审 stroke by stroke?

审 has 8 strokes. The radical is 宀. 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 审 and 宅?

审 (shěn) and 宅 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 审?

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

Q: What common words use 审?

Common words containing 审 include: 审查 (shěn chá) — To examine; to inspect; to censor.; 审美 (shěn měi) — Aesthetics; appreciation of beauty.; 审判 (shěn pàn) — Trial; to bring to trial..

How to Write 审

The character 审 (shěn) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 宀 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

审 is pronounced shěn in Mandarin Chinese. It means To examine; to investigate; to judge..

As an HSK Level 6 character, 审 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 审

审查 shěn chá

To examine; to inspect; to censor.

审美 shěn měi

Aesthetics; appreciation of beauty.

审判 shěn pàn

Trial; to bring to trial.

Example Sentences

老师在审查作业。

lǎo shī zài shěn chá zuò yè

The teacher is reviewing the homework.

他的审美很好。

tā de shěn měi hěn hǎo

He has very good taste.

法官正在进行审判。

fǎ guān zhèng zài jìn xíng shěn pàn

The judge is conducting a trial.

Similar Characters

宅 zhái

宇 yǔ

守 shǒu

Practice Writing 审 (shěn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 审

What does 审 (shěn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 审 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 审 and 宅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 审?

What common words use 审?

How to Write 审 (shěn)