声 (shēng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 声 (shēng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 声 (shēng) means "Sound; voice.". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 士.

Q: How do you write 声 stroke by stroke?

声 has 7 strokes. The radical is 士. 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 声 and 壮?

声 (shēng) and 壮 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 声?

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

Q: What common words use 声?

Common words containing 声 include: 声音 (shēng yīn) — Sound; voice.; 大声 (dà shēng) — Loudly; 掌声 (zhǎng shēng) — applause.

How to Write 声

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

声 is pronounced shēng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Sound; voice..

As an HSK Level 2 character, 声 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 声

声音 shēng yīn

Sound; voice.

大声 dà shēng

Loudly

掌声 zhǎng shēng

applause

Example Sentences

你的声音很大。

nǐ de shēng yīn hěn dà

Your voice is very loud.

请大声读课文。

qǐng dà shēng dú kè wén

Please read the text aloud.

教室里响起掌声。

jiào shì lǐ xiǎng qǐ zhǎng shēng

Applause broke out in the classroom.

Similar Characters

壮 zhuàng

壳 ké

壴 zhù

Practice Writing 声 (shēng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 声

What does 声 (shēng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 声 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 声 and 壮?

What mistakes do learners make writing 声?

What common words use 声?

How to Write 声 (shēng)