COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 哂 is built
Traditional etymology note: 口 (mouth) suggests the meaning, while 西 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 哂 (shěn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(literary) to smile
shěnTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shěn
哂
(literary) to smile
Common words
shěn
哂
(literary) to smile
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 哂
Say “shěn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 哂
Common words and phrases
shěn
(literary) to smile
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 哂?
哂 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 哂 (shěn) mean?
哂 (shěn) means (literary) to smile.
What is the radical of 哂?
The radical of 哂 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.