How many strokes does 生 have?

生 (sheng1), meaning "life; born; student suffix" has 5 strokes. Use the step-by-step stroke order on this page before practicing the character by hand.

How do you write 生 in Chinese?

Write 生 (sheng1), meaning "life; born; student suffix" by following the stroke sequence shown on this page, 5 strokes in total. The breakdown helps learners see the order before using animated practice in QuShiZi.

What is the best way to practice 生 stroke order?

First observe the full shape of 生, 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

生 stroke order (sheng1)

生

Pinyin: sheng1Meaning: life; born; student suffix5 strokes

Step-by-step stroke breakdown (5 strokes)

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How to write 生

Learn the correct stroke order for the Chinese character 生. This page breaks the character into 5 strokes so beginners can see the writing sequence before practicing by hand.

Pinyin: sheng1. Meaning: life; born; student suffix.

Example words

学生 · xue2 sheng · student
生日 · sheng1 ri4 · birthday

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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