COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 圣 is built
Traditional etymology note: Simplified form of 聖; a king 王 of listening 耳 and speaking口
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How to Write 圣 (shèng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) peerless (in wisdom, moral virtue, skill etc)
shèngTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shèng
圣
(bound form) peerless (in wisdom, moral virtue, skill etc)
Common words
shèng xián
圣贤
a sage; wise and holy man; virtuous ruler; Buddhist lama
shén shèng
神圣
divine; hallow; holy; sacred
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 圣
Say “shèng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 圣
Common words and phrases
shèng xián
a sage; wise and holy man; virtuous ruler; Buddhist lama
shén shèng
divine; hallow; holy; sacred
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“圣”。
Zhège zì shì “shèng”.
This character is “圣”.
我正在学习“圣”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shèng” zì.
I am learning the character “圣”.
请写一遍“圣”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shèng”.
Please write “圣” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 圣?
圣 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 圣 (shèng) mean?
圣 (shèng) means (bound form) peerless (in wisdom, moral virtue, skill etc).
What is the radical of 圣?
The radical of 圣 is 土, associated with Not yet classified.