COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 三 is built
Traditional etymology note: Three parallel lines; compare 一 (one) and 二 (two)
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How to Write 三 (sān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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STROKE BY STROKE
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
sān
三
three
Common words
zài sān
再三
over and over again; again and again
sān jiǎo
三角
triangle
sān wéi
三维
three-dimensional; 3D
diū sān là sì
丢三落四
forgetful; empty-headed
jiē èr lián sān
接二连三
one after another (idiom); in quick succession
jǔ yī fǎn sān
举一反三
to raise one and infer three; to deduce many things from one case (idiom)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 三
Say “sān” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 3 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 三
Common words and phrases
zài sān
over and over again; again and again
sān jiǎo
triangle
sān wéi
three-dimensional; 3D
diū sān là sì
forgetful; empty-headed
jiē èr lián sān
one after another (idiom); in quick succession
jǔ yī fǎn sān
to raise one and infer three; to deduce many things from one case (idiom)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“三”。
Zhège zì shì “sān”.
This character is “三”.
我正在学习“三”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “sān” zì.
I am learning the character “三”.
请写一遍“三”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “sān”.
Please write “三” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 三?
三 is written with 3 strokes.
What does 三 (sān) mean?
三 (sān) means three.
What is the radical of 三?
The radical of 三 is 一, associated with Not yet classified.