COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 神 is built
Traditional etymology note: 礻 (spirit) suggests the meaning, while 申 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 神 (shén) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
god; deity
shénTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shén
神
god; deity
Common words
jīng shén
精神
spirit; mind; consciousness; thought
shén huà
神话
legend; fairy tale; myth; mythology
shén mì
神秘
mysterious; mystery
shén jīng
神经
nerve; mental state; (coll.) unhinged; nutjob
shén qí
神奇
magical; mystical; miraculous
chū shén
出神
spellbound; entranced; lost in thought
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 神
Say “shén” 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 神
Common words and phrases
jīng shén
spirit; mind; consciousness; thought
shén huà
legend; fairy tale; myth; mythology
shén mì
mysterious; mystery
shén jīng
nerve; mental state; (coll.) unhinged; nutjob
shén qí
magical; mystical; miraculous
chū shén
spellbound; entranced; lost in thought
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 神?
神 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 神 (shén) mean?
神 (shén) means god; deity.
What is the radical of 神?
The radical of 神 is 礻, associated with Not yet classified.