COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 审 is built
Traditional etymology note: 宀 (courtroom) suggests the meaning, while 申 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 审 (shěn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to examine
shěnTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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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
shěn
审
to examine
Common words
shěn měi
审美
esthetics; appreciating the arts; taste
píng shěn
评审
to appraise; to evaluate; to judge
shěn chá
审查
to examine; to investigate; to censor out; censorship
shěn dìng
审定
to examine sth and make a decision; to screen; to evaluate; to approve
shěn hé
审核
to audit; to investigate thoroughly
shěn jì
审计
to audit; to examine finances
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 审
Say “shěn” 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 审
Common words and phrases
shěn měi
esthetics; appreciating the arts; taste
píng shěn
to appraise; to evaluate; to judge
shěn chá
to examine; to investigate; to censor out; censorship
shěn dìng
to examine sth and make a decision; to screen; to evaluate; to approve
shěn hé
to audit; to investigate thoroughly
shěn jì
to audit; to examine finances
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“审”。
Zhège zì shì “shěn”.
This character is “审”.
我正在学习“审”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shěn” zì.
I am learning the character “审”.
请写一遍“审”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shěn”.
Please write “审” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 审?
审 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 审 (shěn) mean?
审 (shěn) means to examine.
What is the radical of 审?
The radical of 审 is 宀, associated with Not yet classified.