眚 (shěng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 眚 (shěng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 眚 (shěng) means "cataract; error; disaster". with 10 strokes and the radical 目.

Q: How do you write 眚 stroke by stroke?

眚 has 10 strokes. The radical is 目. 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 眚 and 盱?

眚 (shěng) and 盱 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 眚?

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

Q: What common words use 眚?

Common words containing 眚 include: 眚灾 (shěng zāi) — natural disaster; calamity; 灾眚 (zāi shěng) — calamity; disaster; 眚目 (shěng mù) — eye disease; cataract.

How to Write 眚

The character 眚 (shěng) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 目 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

眚 is pronounced shěng in Mandarin Chinese. It means cataract; error; disaster.

Common Words with 眚

眚灾 shěng zāi

natural disaster; calamity

灾眚 zāi shěng

calamity; disaster

眚目 shěng mù

eye disease; cataract

Example Sentences

这是一个眚灾。

zhè shì yí gè shěng zāi

This is a natural disaster.

我们要避免灾眚。

wǒ men yào bì miǎn zāi shěng

We must avoid disasters.

他的眚目已经好了。

tā de shěng mù yǐ jīng hǎo le

His eye ailment has healed.

Similar Characters

盱 xū

盲 máng

直 zhí

Practice Writing 眚 (shěng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 眚

What does 眚 (shěng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 眚 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 眚 and 盱?

What mistakes do learners make writing 眚?

What common words use 眚?

How to Write 眚 (shěng)