COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 甚 is built
甚 can be remembered by breaking it into 甘 + 匹. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.
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How to Write 甚 (shèn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
excessive; undue
shènTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shèn
甚
excessive; undue
Common words
shèn zhì
甚至
even; so much so that
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 甚
Say “shèn” 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.
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Common words and phrases
shèn zhì
even; so much so that
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 甚?
甚 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 甚 (shèn) mean?
甚 (shèn) means excessive; undue.
What is the radical of 甚?
The radical of 甚 is 甘, associated with Not yet classified.