COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 牲 is built
Traditional etymology note: 牛 (ox) suggests the meaning, while 生 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 牲 (shēng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
domestic animal
shēngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shēng
牲
domestic animal
Common words
shēng chù
牲畜
farm animal; livestock
xī shēng
牺牲
to sacrifice one's life; to sacrifice (sth valued); beast slaughtered as a sacrifice
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
牲
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 牲
Say “shēng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 牲
Common words and phrases
shēng chù
farm animal; livestock
xī shēng
to sacrifice one's life; to sacrifice (sth valued); beast slaughtered as a sacrifice
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 牲?
牲 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 牲 (shēng) mean?
牲 (shēng) means domestic animal.
What is the radical of 牲?
The radical of 牲 is 牛, associated with Not yet classified.