COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 岑 is built
Traditional etymology note: 山 (mountain) suggests the meaning, while 今 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 岑 (cén) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
surname Cen
cénTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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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
cén
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surname Cen
Common words
cén
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surname Cen
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 岑
Say “cén” 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 岑
Common words and phrases
cén
surname Cen
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“岑”。
Zhège zì shì “cén”.
This character is “岑”.
我正在学习“岑”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “cén” zì.
I am learning the character “岑”.
请写一遍“岑”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “cén”.
Please write “岑” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 岑?
岑 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 岑 (cén) mean?
岑 (cén) means surname Cen.
What is the radical of 岑?
The radical of 岑 is 山, associated with Not yet classified.