COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 陝 is built
陝 can be remembered by breaking it into 阝 + 大 + 入 + 入. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s left-right structure.
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How to Write 陝 (shǎn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
mountain pass; the Shanxi province
shǎnTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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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
shǎn
陝
mountain pass; the Shanxi province
Common words
shǎn
陝
mountain pass; the Shanxi province
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 陝
Say “shǎn” 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.
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Common words and phrases
shǎn
mountain pass; the Shanxi province
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 陝?
陝 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 陝 (shǎn) mean?
陝 (shǎn) means mountain pass; the Shanxi province.
What is the radical of 陝?
The radical of 陝 is 阝, associated with Not yet classified.