慎 (shèn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 慎 (shèn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 慎 (shèn) means "cautious; prudent". with 13 strokes and the radical 忄.

Q: How do you write 慎 stroke by stroke?

慎 has 13 strokes. The radical is 忄. 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 慎 and 悱?

慎 (shèn) and 悱 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 慎?

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

Q: What common words use 慎?

Common words containing 慎 include: 慎重 (shèn zhòng) — cautious; prudent; careful; 谨慎 (jǐn shèn) — cautious; prudent; 不慎 (bù shèn) — careless; imprudent.

How to Write 慎

The character 慎 (shèn) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 忄 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

慎 is pronounced shèn in Mandarin Chinese. It means cautious; prudent.

Common Words with 慎

慎重 shèn zhòng

cautious; prudent; careful

谨慎 jǐn shèn

cautious; prudent

不慎 bù shèn

careless; imprudent

Example Sentences

办事要慎重。

bàn shì yào shèn zhòng

One should be cautious in handling affairs.

他做事很谨慎。

tā zuò shì hěn jǐn shèn

He is very cautious in his actions.

他不慎摔倒了。

tā bù shèn shuāi dǎo le

He accidentally fell down.

Similar Characters

悱 fěi

悴 cuì

悸 jì

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Frequently Asked Questions about 慎

What does 慎 (shèn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 慎 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 慎 and 悱?

What mistakes do learners make writing 慎?

What common words use 慎?

How to Write 慎 (shèn)