COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 申 is built
Traditional etymology note: A bolt of lightning
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How to Write 申 (shēn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to extend
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shēn
申
to extend
Common words
shēn qǐng
申请
to apply for sth; application form (CL:份[fen4])
chóng shēn
重申
to reaffirm; to reiterate
shēn bàn
申办
to apply for; to bid for
shēn bào
申报
to report (to the authorities); to declare (to customs)
shēn lǐng
申领
to apply (for license, visa etc)
shēn sù
申诉
to file a complaint; to appeal (to an authority, a higher court of justice etc); complaint; appeal
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
申
申
申
申
申
申
申
申
LEARNING TIP
Remember 申
Say “shēn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 申
Common words and phrases
shēn qǐng
to apply for sth; application form (CL:份[fen4])
chóng shēn
to reaffirm; to reiterate
shēn bàn
to apply for; to bid for
shēn bào
to report (to the authorities); to declare (to customs)
shēn lǐng
to apply (for license, visa etc)
shēn sù
to file a complaint; to appeal (to an authority, a higher court of justice etc); complaint; appeal
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“申”。
Zhège zì shì “shēn”.
This character is “申”.
我正在学习“申”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shēn” zì.
I am learning the character “申”.
请写一遍“申”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shēn”.
Please write “申” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 申?
申 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 申 (shēn) mean?
申 (shēn) means to extend.
What is the radical of 申?
The radical of 申 is 田, associated with Not yet classified.