How many strokes does 山 have?

山 (shan1), meaning "mountain" has 3 strokes. Use the step-by-step stroke order on this page before practicing the character by hand.

How do you write 山 in Chinese?

Write 山 (shan1), meaning "mountain" by following the stroke sequence shown on this page, 3 strokes in total. The breakdown helps learners see the order before using animated practice in QuShiZi.

What is the best way to practice 山 stroke order?

First observe the full shape of 山, then trace each stroke in order, and finally repeat the character in short review sessions. QuShiZi is designed for this lookup-then-practice flow.

Hanzi stroke order

山 stroke order (shan1)

山

Pinyin: shan1Meaning: mountain3 strokes

Step-by-step stroke breakdown (3 strokes)

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How to write 山

Learn the correct stroke order for the Chinese character 山. This page breaks the character into 3 strokes so beginners can see the writing sequence before practicing by hand.

Pinyin: shan1. Meaning: mountain.

Example words

上山 · shang4 shan1 · go up a mountain
火山 · huo3 shan1 · volcano

Use the stroke cards above to check the order, then practice in the app for animated writing demos, voice-first lookup, pinyin support, and quick review.

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