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生
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Stroke order — 5 strokes, step by step
Read left to right: each box adds one stroke. The red stroke is the new one; gray strokes are already written.
Common words with 生
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 先生 | xiān sheng | teacher; gentleman; sir; mister (Mr.) |
| 学生 | xué sheng | student; schoolchild |
| 医生 | yī shēng | doctor |
| 生病 | shēng bìng | to fall ill |
| 生日 | shēng rì | birthday |
| 生气 | shēng qì | to get angry; to take offense |
| 出生 | chū shēng | to be born |
| 发生 | fā shēng | to happen; to occur; to take place; to break out |
FAQ
How many strokes does 生 have?
生 has 5 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 生?
The pinyin for 生 is shēng. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄕㄥ.
What does 生 mean in Chinese?
生 means: to be born; to give birth. It appears in common words such as 先生、学生、医生.