COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 杉 is built
Traditional etymology note: 木 (tree) suggests the meaning, while 彡 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 杉 (shān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
China fir
shānTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shān
杉
China fir
Common words
shān
杉
China fir
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 杉
Say “shān” 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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 杉
Common words and phrases
shān
China fir
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“杉”。
Zhège zì shì “shān”.
This character is “杉”.
我正在学习“杉”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shān” zì.
I am learning the character “杉”.
请写一遍“杉”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shān”.
Please write “杉” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 杉?
杉 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 杉 (shān) mean?
杉 (shān) means China fir.
What is the radical of 杉?
The radical of 杉 is 木, associated with Not yet classified.