How to Write 笙
The character 笙 (shēng) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 竹 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
笙 is pronounced shēng in Mandarin Chinese. It means sheng (a reed pipe wind instrument).
Common Words with 笙
笙箫
shēng xiāo
sheng and xiao (traditional wind instruments)
笙歌
shēng gē
singing and music
芦笙
lú shēng
Lusheng (a reed pipe wind instrument)
Example Sentences
他在吹笙箫。
tā zài chuī shēng xiāo
He is playing the sheng and xiao.
这里到处是笙歌。
zhè lǐ dào chù shì shēng gē
The sound of music and singing is everywhere here.
他会吹芦笙。
tā huì chuī lú shēng
He can play the lusheng (a reed pipe).
Practice Writing 笙 (shēng)
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