COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 生 is built
Traditional etymology note: A shoot 屮 growing in the soil 土
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How to Write 生 (shēng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to be born
shēngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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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
shēng
生
to be born
Common words
shēng bìng
生病
to fall ill
xiān shēng
先生
teacher; gentleman; sir; mister (Mr.); husband; (dialect) doctor
xué shēng
学生
student; schoolchild
yī shēng
医生
doctor
shēng rì
生日
birthday
chū shēng
出生
to be born
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
生
生
生
生
生
生
生
生
LEARNING TIP
Remember 生
Say “shēng” 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 生
Common words and phrases
shēng bìng
to fall ill
xiān shēng
teacher; gentleman; sir; mister (Mr.); husband; (dialect) doctor
xué shēng
student; schoolchild
yī shēng
doctor
shēng rì
birthday
chū shēng
to be born
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“生”。
Zhège zì shì “shēng”.
This character is “生”.
我正在学习“生”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shēng” zì.
I am learning the character “生”.
请写一遍“生”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shēng”.
Please write “生” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 生?
生 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 生 (shēng) mean?
生 (shēng) means to be born.
What is the radical of 生?
The radical of 生 is 生, associated with Not yet classified.