Chinese characters for “shan”
42 characters share this plain syllable. Compare tone marks first, then open a character for writing and usage.
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First tone
shān
mountain
3 strokes · HSK 3.0 L3to delete
7 strokes · HSK 3.0 L5hair
3 strokesto delete
7 strokesvarious species of pine and fir
7 strokesto weed, to mow, to scythe
7 strokesto slander, to ridicule
8 strokesrush or straw matting
8 strokesshirt, robe, jacket, gown
8 strokessamarium
8 strokesboundary, limit
9 strokescoral
9 strokessampan, wooden boat
9 strokesto stagger, to limp
12 strokesto stir up, to incite
14 strokestearful
15 strokesa flock of sheep
17 strokesthe rank odor of sheep or goats
18 strokesThird tone
shǎn
Fourth tone
shàn
good, virtuous, charitable, kind
12 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9fan
10 strokes · HSK 3.0 L5to abuse, to slander, to vilify
5 strokesbamboo
6 strokeshernia
8 strokessharp, pointed
10 strokesto abuse, to slander, to vilify
10 strokesto jump
10 strokesto castrate, to geld
13 strokesan ancient district in Gansu province
14 strokesto repair, to mend
15 strokessuccession to the throne
16 strokesto claim, to monopolize
16 strokesmeals, provisions
16 strokesrich, elegant
17 strokesto repair, to mend
18 strokesearthworm
18 strokesrich, elegant
20 strokeseel
20 strokeseel
23 strokesWords using this pronunciation family
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