COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 陕 is built
Traditional etymology note: A place 阝 wedged in a valley 夹
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How to Write 陕 (shǎn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
abbr. for Shaanxi 陝西|陕西 province
shǎnTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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shǎn
陕
abbr. for Shaanxi 陝西|陕西 province
Common words
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abbr. for Shaanxi 陝西|陕西 province
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 陕
Say “shǎn” 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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shǎn
abbr. for Shaanxi 陝西|陕西 province
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 陕?
陕 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 陕 (shǎn) mean?
陕 (shǎn) means abbr. for Shaanxi 陝西|陕西 province.
What is the radical of 陕?
The radical of 陕 is 阝, associated with Not yet classified.