shàn ㄕㄢˋ sin6 HSK 7-9

  • good (virtuous)
  • benevolent
  • well-disposed
  • good at sth
  • to improve or perfect

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 善 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 善待安。 Be nice to Ann.
  • 友善点。 Be kind.
  • 他很善忘。 He is apt to forget.
  • 善待老人。 Be kind to old people.
  • 多多益善。 The more, the better.

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