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善 (shàn)

Meaning:

good, virtuous, charitable, kind

HSK 4

Frequency: #1125

Pinyin: shàn

Strokes: 12

Radical: 口

How to Write 善 - 12 Strokes

Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step

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About "善" in Chinese

The Chinese character 善 (shàn) means "good, virtuous, charitable, kind". It is classified as an HSK 4 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 12 strokes. Common words containing 善 include: 不善, 伪善, 友善.

📚 Words and Phrases with 善

Common words containing this character

不善 bu4 shan4

伪善 wei3 shan4

友善 you3 shan4

和善 he2 shan4

善事 shan4 shi4

善人 shan4 ren2

嘉善 Jia1 shan4

Jiashan county in Jiaxing 嘉興|嘉兴[Jia1 xing1], Zhejiang

妥善 tuo3 shan4

appropriate; proper

完善 wan2 shan4

(of systems, facilities etc) comprehensive

性善 xing4 shan4

the theory of Mencius that people are by nature good

📜 Etymology

Type: Ideographic

Origin: To give someone food 羊 and conversation 口

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "善"?: The pinyin is shàn
How many strokes does "善" have?: It has 12 strokes
What does "善" mean?: good, virtuous, charitable, kind
What is the radical of "善"?: The radical is "口"