COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 僧 is built
Traditional etymology note: 亻 (person) suggests the meaning, while 曾 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 僧 (sēng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) Buddhist monk (abbr. for 僧伽[seng1 qie2])
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 14 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
sēng
僧
(bound form) Buddhist monk (abbr. for 僧伽[seng1 qie2])
Common words
sēng rén
僧人
monk
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 僧
Say “sēng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 14 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 僧
Common words and phrases
sēng rén
monk
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“僧”。
Zhège zì shì “sēng”.
This character is “僧”.
我正在学习“僧”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “sēng” zì.
I am learning the character “僧”.
请写一遍“僧”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “sēng”.
Please write “僧” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 僧?
僧 is written with 14 strokes.
What does 僧 (sēng) mean?
僧 (sēng) means (bound form) Buddhist monk (abbr. for 僧伽[seng1 qie2]).
What is the radical of 僧?
The radical of 僧 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.