COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 呻 is built
Traditional etymology note: 口 (mouth) suggests the meaning, while 申 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 呻 (shēn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(literary) to recite; to chant; to intone
shēnTone 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
shēn
呻
(literary) to recite; to chant; to intone
Common words
shēn yín
呻吟
to moan; to groan
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 呻
Say “shēn” 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 呻
Common words and phrases
shēn yín
to moan; to groan
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“呻”。
Zhège zì shì “shēn”.
This character is “呻”.
我正在学习“呻”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shēn” zì.
I am learning the character “呻”.
请写一遍“呻”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shēn”.
Please write “呻” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 呻?
呻 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 呻 (shēn) mean?
呻 (shēn) means (literary) to recite; to chant; to intone.
What is the radical of 呻?
The radical of 呻 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.