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How to Write 声 (shēng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

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STROKE BY STROKE

Static stroke diagrams

Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.

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shēng / sheng

sound

Common words

shēng yīn

声音

voice; sound

gē shēng

歌声

singing voice; fig. original voice of a poet

xiǎng shēng

响声

noise

zhǎng shēng

掌声

applause

shēng diào

声调

tone; note; a tone (on a Chinese syllable)

xiàng sheng

相声

comic dialogue; sketch; crosstalk

Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
Practice slowly. Accuracy comes before speed.StrokeSheet · · shēng

COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

Understanding 声

Detailed component breakdown coming soon

Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.

Traditional etymology note: Simplified form of 聲; see that character for the etymology

More “sheng” characters →

LEARNING TIP

Remember 声

Say “shēng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.

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WORDS WITH 声

Common words and phrases

声音

shēng yīn

voice; sound

歌声

gē shēng

singing voice; fig. original voice of a poet

响声

xiǎng shēng

noise

掌声

zhǎng shēng

applause

声调

shēng diào

tone; note; a tone (on a Chinese syllable)

相声

xiàng sheng

comic dialogue; sketch; crosstalk

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“声”。

Zhège zì shì “shēng”.

This character is “声”.

我正在学习“声”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shēng” zì.

I am learning the character “声”.

请写一遍“声”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shēng”.

Please write “声” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 声?

声 is written with 7 strokes.

What does 声 (shēng) mean?

声 (shēng) means sound.

What is the radical of 声?

The radical of 声 is 士, associated with Not yet classified.