COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 身
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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: A pregnant woman
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How to Write 身 (shēn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
body
shēnTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shēn
身
body
Common words
shēn tǐ
身体
the body; one's health
shēn biān
身边
at one's side; on hand
shēn gāo
身高
(a person's) height
jiàn shēn
健身
to exercise; to keep fit; to work out; physical exercise
quán shēn
全身
the whole body; (typography) em
shēn cái
身材
stature; build (height and weight); figure
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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身
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身
身
身
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 身
Say “shēn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 身
Common words and phrases
shēn tǐ
the body; one's health
shēn biān
at one's side; on hand
shēn gāo
(a person's) height
jiàn shēn
to exercise; to keep fit; to work out; physical exercise
quán shēn
the whole body; (typography) em
shēn cái
stature; build (height and weight); figure
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“身”。
Zhège zì shì “shēn”.
This character is “身”.
我正在学习“身”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shēn” zì.
I am learning the character “身”.
请写一遍“身”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shēn”.
Please write “身” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 身?
身 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 身 (shēn) mean?
身 (shēn) means body.
What is the radical of 身?
The radical of 身 is 身, associated with Not yet classified.