COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 珊 is built
Traditional etymology note: 王 (jade) suggests the meaning, while 册 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 珊 (shān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
coral
shānTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shān
珊
coral
Common words
shān
珊
coral
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 珊
Say “shān” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 珊
Common words and phrases
shān
coral
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“珊”。
Zhège zì shì “shān”.
This character is “珊”.
我正在学习“珊”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shān” zì.
I am learning the character “珊”.
请写一遍“珊”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shān”.
Please write “珊” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 珊?
珊 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 珊 (shān) mean?
珊 (shān) means coral.
What is the radical of 珊?
The radical of 珊 is 王, associated with Not yet classified.