善 Stroke Order — How to Write 善

Stroke Order

善 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 口, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

善 Radical and Character Components

Components:羊丷一口

善 is an ideographic compound. To give someone food 羊 and conversation 口.

Radical: 口 + 9 more strokes

善 Pronunciation and Pinyin

shàn

Meanings of 善 in Chinese

shàn善

Kind-hearted, benevolent, good-natured (referring to a person's character or actions).

他有一颗善心，经常帮助有需要的人

He has a kind heart and often helps those in need.

Good deeds or qualities; virtuous.

他一生都在默默行善，帮助了无数有需要的人

He spent his life quietly doing good deeds, helping countless people in need.

Skillful, good, or excellent.

图书馆收藏了许多善本古籍。

The library has collected many rare editions of ancient books.

Friendly, amiable, kind; to be on good terms with.

她的笑容非常和善，让人感觉很温暖。

Her smile is very kind, making people feel very warm.

Familiar; (of a face) to look familiar.

我总觉得他很面善，好像在哪里见过。

I always feel he looks very familiar, as if I've seen him somewhere before.

To handle or manage a situation or task effectively and properly, especially in terms of follow-up or resolution.

我们需要尽快处理这些问题，善后工作不能拖延。

We need to address these issues promptly; the follow-up work cannot be postponed.

To be good at; skilled in; adept at.

他善于学习新知识，进步很快。

He is good at learning new knowledge and makes rapid progress.

To approve of; to praise; to consider good or right.

人们都善他助人为乐的品德。

People all praise his virtue of finding joy in helping others.

To do something properly, well, or satisfactorily, often implying kindness or resolution, as in 'treat well' or 'willingly let go'.

我们应该善待身边的每一个人。

We should treat everyone around us well.

prone to; apt to; easily

她是一个多愁善感的女孩。

She is a sentimental girl.

Common Words and Phrases with 善

shàn善bà罢gān甘xiū休

To willingly let a matter drop or stop a dispute easily.

这件事关系到他的名誉，他肯定不会善罢甘休的。

This matter concerns his reputation, so he certainly won't let it go easily.

shàn善bào报

Good retribution; positive consequences or rewards for good deeds.

他深信，所有付出善良和帮助的行为最终都会有善报

He firmly believes that all acts of kindness and help will ultimately be met with good karma.

shàn善běn本

A rare edition, referring to finely carved, printed, copied, or collated ancient books, precious manuscripts, unique copies, or other rare historical documents.

国家图书馆收藏了许多珍贵的善本，它们是历史研究的重要资料。

The National Library houses many precious rare editions, which are important materials for historical research.

shàn善biàn辩

skilled in debate; eloquent; glib.

她凭借其善辩的口才，在谈判中总能占据上风。

With her eloquent speaking skills, she always gains the upper hand in negotiations.

shàn善cái才

A skilled pipa player or musician, especially during the Tang Dynasty.

唐代的善才们，以其精湛的技艺，丰富了宫廷和民间的音乐生活。

The shancai (pipa players) of the Tang Dynasty, with their exquisite skills, enriched the musical life of both the imperial court and the common people.

shàn善chǔ处

To deal with situations properly and get along well with others.

面对复杂多变的市场环境，企业需要学习如何善处挑战，才能持续发展。

Facing a complex and ever-changing market environment, businesses need to learn how to skillfully manage challenges to ensure sustained development.

shàn善dāo刀ér而cáng藏

To know when to stop, not push one's advantage too far, or to conceal one's talent and not show it off after a successful deed.

他深知职场竞争激烈，所以即使能力出众，也懂得善刀而藏，不轻易锋芒毕露。

He was well aware of the intense competition in the workplace, so even with his exceptional abilities, he knew how to be discreet and not easily flaunt his talents.

shàn善gǎn感

easily moved or affected by emotions; sentimental

他是一个善感的诗人，总是能从微小的细节中捕捉到深刻的情感。

He is a sensitive poet, always able to capture profound emotions from subtle details.

shàn善hòu后

deal with problems arising from an accident or disaster; handle the aftermath

公司决定成立一个专门的团队来善后这次项目延误造成的所有问题，力求将损失降到最低。

The company decided to establish a dedicated team to deal with all the issues caused by the project delay, aiming to minimize losses.

shàn善jǔ举

a philanthropic act or project; a charitable deed

他们组织的这次募捐活动是一项伟大的善举，帮助了许多有需要的人。

The fundraising event they organized was a great act of charity, helping many people in need.

shàn善liáng良

Kindhearted and good-natured; good and honest.

这位老奶奶的善良感动了所有人。

The old grandmother's kindness touched everyone.

shàn善mén门

A charitable family or household, especially one known for its kindness and generosity towards the poor.

这家世代行善，广结善缘，真是远近闻名的善门。

This family has been doing good deeds for generations and fostering good relations, truly a widely renowned benevolent household.

shàn善mén门nán难kāi开

It means that once you start doing good deeds, you will be overwhelmed by too many people seeking help, making it impossible to cope.

小区的热心居民想组织一个互助小组，但又担心善门难开，最终会应付不过来

The enthusiastic residents of the community wanted to organize a mutual aid group, but they worried that 'once the door to benevolence is opened, it's hard to manage,' and they wouldn't be able to cope with the demand in the end.