COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 刪 is built
Traditional etymology note: To cut 刂 out passages from a book 冊
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How to Write 刪 (shān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to delete; to cut; to censor
shānTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shān
刪
to delete; to cut; to censor
Common words
shān
刪
to delete; to cut; to censor
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 刪
Say “shān” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 刪
Common words and phrases
shān
to delete; to cut; to censor
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“刪”。
Zhège zì shì “shān”.
This character is “刪”.
我正在学习“刪”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shān” zì.
I am learning the character “刪”.
请写一遍“刪”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shān”.
Please write “刪” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 刪?
刪 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 刪 (shān) mean?
刪 (shān) means to delete; to cut; to censor.
What is the radical of 刪?
The radical of 刪 is 刂, associated with Not yet classified.