COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 汕 is built
Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while 山 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 汕 (shàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
bamboo fish trap
shànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shàn
汕
bamboo fish trap
Common words
shàn
汕
bamboo fish trap
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 汕
Say “shàn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 汕
Common words and phrases
shàn
bamboo fish trap
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“汕”。
Zhège zì shì “shàn”.
This character is “汕”.
我正在学习“汕”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shàn” zì.
I am learning the character “汕”.
请写一遍“汕”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shàn”.
Please write “汕” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 汕?
汕 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 汕 (shàn) mean?
汕 (shàn) means bamboo fish trap.
What is the radical of 汕?
The radical of 汕 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.