How to Write 生
The character 生 (shēng) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 生 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
生 is pronounced shēng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to give birth; raw; life.
As an HSK Level 1 character, 生 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 生
生日
shēng rì
birthday
学生
xué shēng
Student.
生活
shēng huó
life; to live
Example Sentences
祝你生日快乐。
zhù nǐ shēng rì kuài lè
Happy birthday.
我是一名学生。
wǒ shì yī míng xué shēng
I am a student.
这里的生活很方便。
zhè lǐ de shēng huó hěn fāng biàn
Life here is very convenient.
Practice Writing 生 (shēng)
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