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

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

The Chinese character 蜃 (shèn) means "Large clam / Sea monster". with 13 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 蜃 stroke by stroke?

蜃 has 13 strokes. The radical is 虫. 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 蜃 and 蚯?

蜃 (shèn) and 蚯 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 蜃?

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

Q: What common words use 蜃?

Common words containing 蜃 include: 海市蜃楼 (hǎi shì shèn lóu) — Mirage; 蜃景 (shèn jǐng) — Mirage; 蜃气 (shèn qì) — Mirage / Sea-mist.

How to Write 蜃

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

蜃 is pronounced shèn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Large clam / Sea monster.

Common Words with 蜃

海市蜃楼 hǎi shì shèn lóu

Mirage

蜃景 shèn jǐng

Mirage

蜃气 shèn qì

Mirage / Sea-mist

Example Sentences

我看到了海市蜃楼。

wǒ kàn dào le hǎi shì shèn lóu

I saw a mirage.

这是一个奇特的蜃景。

zhè shì yí gè qí tè de shèn jǐng

This is a peculiar mirage.

蜃气形成了幻象。

shèn qì xíng chéng le huàn xiàng

The sea-mist created an illusion.

Similar Characters

蚯 qiū

蚰 yóu

蚱 zhà

Practice Writing 蜃 (shèn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蜃

What does 蜃 (shèn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蜃 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蜃 and 蚯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蜃?

What common words use 蜃?

How to Write 蜃 (shèn)