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How to Write 肾 (shèn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

kidney

shènTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.

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STROKE BY STROKE

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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.

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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet

shèn

肾

kidney

Common words

shèn

肾

kidney

Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.

肾

COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

Understanding 肾

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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.

Traditional etymology note: ⺼ (flesh) suggests the meaning, while the phonetic component suggests the pronunciation.

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 肾

Say “shèn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.

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WORDS WITH 肾

Common words and phrases

肾

shèn

kidney

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 肾?

肾 is written with 8 strokes.

What does 肾 (shèn) mean?

肾 (shèn) means kidney.

What is the radical of 肾?

The radical of 肾 is ⺼, associated with Not yet classified.