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

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

The Chinese character 沈 (shěn) means "Shen (a common Chinese surname)". with 7 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 沈 stroke by stroke?

沈 has 7 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 沈 and 㳄?

沈 (shěn) and 㳄 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 沈?

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

Q: What common words use 沈?

Common words containing 沈 include: 沈先生 (shěn xiān shēng) — Mr. Shen; 沈阳 (shěn yáng) — Shenyang (a city in China); 姓沈 (xìng shěn) — Surname Shen.

How to Write 沈

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

沈 is pronounced shěn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Shen (a common Chinese surname).

Common Words with 沈

沈先生 shěn xiān shēng

Mr. Shen

沈阳 shěn yáng

Shenyang (a city in China)

姓沈 xìng shěn

Surname Shen

Example Sentences

沈先生是我的老师。

shěn xiān shēng shì wǒ de lǎo shī

Mr. Shen is my teacher.

他住在沈阳。

tā zhù zài shěn yáng

He lives in Shenyang.

我最好的朋友姓沈。

wǒ zuì hǎo de péng yǒu xìng shěn

My best friend's surname is Shen.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

氿 guǐ

汀 tīng

Practice Writing 沈 (shěn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 沈

What does 沈 (shěn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 沈 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 沈 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 沈?

What common words use 沈?

How to Write 沈 (shěn)