COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 舢 is built
Traditional etymology note: 舟 (boat) suggests the meaning, while 山 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 舢 (shān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
sampan
shānTone 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
shān
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sampan
Common words
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sampan
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 舢
Say “shān” 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 舢
Common words and phrases
shān
sampan
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“舢”。
Zhège zì shì “shān”.
This character is “舢”.
我正在学习“舢”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shān” zì.
I am learning the character “舢”.
请写一遍“舢”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shān”.
Please write “舢” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 舢?
舢 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 舢 (shān) mean?
舢 (shān) means sampan.
What is the radical of 舢?
The radical of 舢 is 舟, associated with Not yet classified.