圣 (shèng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 圣 (shèng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 圣 (shèng) means "Holy; sacred; saint". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 圣 stroke by stroke?

圣 has 5 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 圣 and 土?

圣 (shèng) and 土 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 圣?

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

Q: What common words use 圣?

Common words containing 圣 include: 圣诞节 (shèng dàn jié) — Christmas; 圣地 (shèng dì) — Holy land; sacred place; 圣人 (shèng rén) — Sage; saint.

How to Write 圣

The character 圣 (shèng) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 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

圣 is pronounced shèng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Holy; sacred; saint.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 圣 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 圣

圣诞节 shèng dàn jié

Christmas

圣地 shèng dì

Holy land; sacred place

圣人 shèng rén

Sage; saint

Example Sentences

圣诞节快到了。

shèng dàn jié kuài dào le

Christmas is coming soon.

这里是旅游圣地。

zhè lǐ shì lǚ yóu shèng dì

This is a popular tourist destination.

孔子是古代圣人。

kǒng zi shì gǔ dài shèng rén

Confucius is an ancient sage.

Similar Characters

土 tǔ

圤 pú

在 zài

Practice Writing 圣 (shèng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 圣

What does 圣 (shèng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 圣 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 圣 and 土?

What mistakes do learners make writing 圣?

What common words use 圣?

How to Write 圣 (shèng)