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
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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
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.