COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 桑 is built
Traditional etymology note: A tree 木 bearing berries 叒
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How to Write 桑 (sāng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
surname Sang
sāngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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sāng
桑
surname Sang
Common words
cāng sāng
沧桑
great changes; ups and downs; vicissitudes; abbr. of 滄海桑田|沧海桑田[cang1 hai3 sang1 tian2]
sāng ná
桑拿
sauna (loanword)
bǎo jīng cāng sāng
饱经沧桑
having lived through many changes
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 桑
Say “sāng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
cāng sāng
great changes; ups and downs; vicissitudes; abbr. of 滄海桑田|沧海桑田[cang1 hai3 sang1 tian2]
sāng ná
sauna (loanword)
bǎo jīng cāng sāng
having lived through many changes
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 桑?
桑 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 桑 (sāng) mean?
桑 (sāng) means surname Sang.
What is the radical of 桑?
The radical of 桑 is 木, associated with Not yet classified.