COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 山 is built
Traditional etymology note: Three mountain peaks
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How to Write 山 (shān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
mountain; hill (CL:座[zuo4])
shānTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 3 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shān
山
mountain; hill (CL:座[zuo4])
Common words
shān qū
山区
mountain area
shān dǐng
山顶
hilltop
shān fēng
山峰
(mountain) peak
shān pō
山坡
hillside
huǒ shān
火山
volcano
jiāng shān
江山
rivers and mountains; landscape; country; state power
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 山
Say “shān” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 3 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 山
Common words and phrases
shān qū
mountain area
shān dǐng
hilltop
shān fēng
(mountain) peak
shān pō
hillside
huǒ shān
volcano
jiāng shān
rivers and mountains; landscape; country; state power
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 山?
山 is written with 3 strokes.
What does 山 (shān) mean?
山 (shān) means mountain; hill (CL:座[zuo4]).
What is the radical of 山?
The radical of 山 is 山, associated with Not yet classified.