COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 叁 is built
Traditional etymology note: Three 三 with accents to prevent forgery
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How to Write 叁 (sān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
three (banker's anti-fraud numeral)
sānTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
sān
叁
three (banker's anti-fraud numeral)
Common words
sān
叁
three (banker's anti-fraud numeral)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 叁
Say “sān” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 叁
Common words and phrases
sān
three (banker's anti-fraud numeral)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“叁”。
Zhège zì shì “sān”.
This character is “叁”.
我正在学习“叁”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “sān” zì.
I am learning the character “叁”.
请写一遍“叁”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “sān”.
Please write “叁” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 叁?
叁 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 叁 (sān) mean?
叁 (sān) means three (banker's anti-fraud numeral).
What is the radical of 叁?
The radical of 叁 is 厶, associated with Not yet classified.