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How to Write 省 (shěng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

to save; to economize; to be frugal

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STROKE BY STROKE

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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.

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shěng / xǐng

to save; to economize; to be frugal

Common words

jié shěng

节省

saving; to save; to use sparingly; to cut down on

shěng fèn

省份

province

shěng huì

省会

provincial capital

fǎn xǐng

反省

to reflect upon oneself; to examine one's conscience; to question oneself; to search one's soul

shěng lüè

省略

to leave out; an omission

shěng shì

省事

to simplify matters; to save trouble

Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
Practice slowly. Accuracy comes before speed.StrokeSheet · · shěng

LEARNING TIP

Remember 省

Say “shěng” 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.

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WORDS WITH 省

Common words and phrases

节省

jié shěng

saving; to save; to use sparingly; to cut down on

省份

shěng fèn

province

省会

shěng huì

provincial capital

反省

fǎn xǐng

to reflect upon oneself; to examine one's conscience; to question oneself; to search one's soul

省略

shěng lüè

to leave out; an omission

省事

shěng shì

to simplify matters; to save trouble

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“省”。

Zhège zì shì “shěng”.

This character is “省”.

我正在学习“省”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shěng” zì.

I am learning the character “省”.

请写一遍“省”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shěng”.

Please write “省” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 省?

省 is written with 9 strokes.

What does 省 (shěng) mean?

省 (shěng) means to save; to economize; to be frugal.

What is the radical of 省?

The radical of 省 is 目, associated with Not yet classified.