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

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

The Chinese character 甥 (shēng) means "Nephew (sister's son)". with 12 strokes and the radical 生.

Q: How do you write 甥 stroke by stroke?

甥 has 12 strokes. The radical is 生. 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 甥 and 甤?

甥 (shēng) and 甤 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 甥?

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

Q: What common words use 甥?

Common words containing 甥 include: 外甥 (wài shēng) — sister's son / nephew; 甥女 (shēng nǚ) — Niece (sister's daughter); 甥舅 (shēng jiù) — Nephew and uncle.

How to Write 甥

The character 甥 (shēng) is written with 12 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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

甥 is pronounced shēng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Nephew (sister's son).

Common Words with 甥

外甥 wài shēng

sister's son / nephew

甥女 shēng nǚ

Niece (sister's daughter)

甥舅 shēng jiù

Nephew and uncle

Example Sentences

我的外甥很聪明。

wǒ de wài shēng hěn cōng míng

My nephew is very smart.

他的甥女在上海。

tā de shēng nǚ zài shàng hǎi

His niece is in Shanghai.

他们是甥舅关系。

tā men shì shēng jiù guān xì

They are nephew and uncle.

Similar Characters

甤 ruí

Practice Writing 甥 (shēng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 甥

What does 甥 (shēng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 甥 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 甥 and 甤?

What mistakes do learners make writing 甥?

What common words use 甥?

How to Write 甥 (shēng)