COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 尚 is built
尚 can be remembered by breaking it into ⺌ + 冂 + 口. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s enclosure from above structure.
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How to Write 尚 (shàng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
still
shàngTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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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
shàng
尚
still
Common words
gāo shàng
高尚
noble; lofty; refined; exquisite
shí shàng
时尚
fashion; fad; fashionable
chóng shàng
崇尚
to hold up (as an model); to hold in esteem; to revere; to advocate
fēng shàng
风尚
current custom; current way of doing things
hé shàng
和尚
Buddhist monk
shàng qiě
尚且
(not) even; yet; still
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
尚
尚
尚
尚
尚
尚
尚
尚
LEARNING TIP
Remember 尚
Say “shàng” 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 尚
Common words and phrases
gāo shàng
noble; lofty; refined; exquisite
shí shàng
fashion; fad; fashionable
chóng shàng
to hold up (as an model); to hold in esteem; to revere; to advocate
fēng shàng
current custom; current way of doing things
hé shàng
Buddhist monk
shàng qiě
(not) even; yet; still
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“尚”。
Zhège zì shì “shàng”.
This character is “尚”.
我正在学习“尚”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shàng” zì.
I am learning the character “尚”.
请写一遍“尚”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shàng”.
Please write “尚” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 尚?
尚 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 尚 (shàng) mean?
尚 (shàng) means still.
What is the radical of 尚?
The radical of 尚 is ⺌, associated with Not yet classified.