COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 苫 is built
Traditional etymology note: 艹 (grass) suggests the meaning, while 占 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 苫 (shān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
straw mat
shānTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shān
苫
straw mat
Common words
shān
苫
straw mat
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 苫
Say “shān” 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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 苫
Common words and phrases
shān
straw mat
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“苫”。
Zhège zì shì “shān”.
This character is “苫”.
我正在学习“苫”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shān” zì.
I am learning the character “苫”.
请写一遍“苫”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shān”.
Please write “苫” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 苫?
苫 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 苫 (shān) mean?
苫 (shān) means straw mat.
What is the radical of 苫?
The radical of 苫 is 艹, associated with Not yet classified.