神 Stroke Order — How to Write 神
神 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 礻, 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.
神 Radical and Character Components
神 is a phono-semantic compound: 礻 (spirit) carries the meaning, while 申 indicates the sound.
Radical: 礻 + 5 more strokes
神 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- shén
Meanings of 神 in Chinese
1
shén神
In superstition, referring to a deity or spirit worshipped as a creator of all things or an immortal spirit of the deceased.
传说中，神仙居住在天上
According to legend, immortals live in the sky.
Incredible, mysterious, magical, or miraculous, often referring to something extraordinary or awe-inspiring.
这个魔术表演真是太神奇了，让人惊叹不已。
This magic show is truly marvelous, leaving people utterly amazed.
Extraordinary, exceptionally skillful, or miraculous.
他的反应非常神速，在危险关头救了大家一命。
His reaction was incredibly fast, saving everyone's life at a critical moment.
Mind, mental effort, attention. Refers to the mental state or focus. Examples include '劳神' (to trouble or strain one's mind), '凝神' (to concentrate one's attention), '神魂颠倒' (to be infatuated or fascinated).
他凝神思考着这个问题。
He concentrated on thinking about this problem.
Facial expression, spirit, or mental state, referring to one's demeanor, vigor, posture, or consciousness.
他神色凝重，一言不发。
He looked serious and said nothing.
Refers to one's spirit or mind, often implying a state of mental clarity, vigor, or feeling refreshed.
运动后，我感觉神清气爽
After exercising, I feel refreshed and invigorated.
Common Words and Phrases with 神
1
Absent-minded, distracted, or preoccupied; to moon about.
他最近总是神不守舍，工作时也经常犯错，看来有什么心事。
He has been absent-minded lately and often makes mistakes at work; it seems something is bothering him.
2
Done with extreme secrecy, unbeknownst to anyone, even spirits.
他神不知鬼不觉地把礼物藏起来了，想给女朋友一个惊喜。
He stealthily hid the gift, planning to give his girlfriend a surprise.
3
A radiant and spirited look or demeanor.
经过一夜好眠，他恢复了往日的神采。
After a good night's sleep, he regained his usual vibrant and spirited look.
4
Radiant with energy and in high spirits.
经过充分休息后，她看起来神采飞扬，准备迎接新的挑战
After a good rest, she looked radiant and full of energy, ready to embrace new challenges.
5
Looking radiant and full of vigor.
经过一夜好眠，她第二天早上起床时神采焕发，准备迎接新的挑战。
After a good night's sleep, she woke up the next morning looking radiant and full of spirit, ready to face new challenges.
6
Glowing with health and radiating vigor.
经过一夜充足的睡眠，他第二天早上神采奕奕地投入到工作中
After a full night's sleep, he started work the next morning looking refreshed and energetic.
7
Unexpected happenings, as if by supernatural intervention or fate.
一连串的巧合，简直是神差鬼使，最终促成了这笔交易。
A series of coincidences, as if orchestrated by fate, ultimately brought about this deal.
8
To appear and disappear mysteriously; to be elusive and unpredictable in one's actions.
那位武术大师的招式神出鬼没，让在场的观众都惊叹不已。
That martial arts master's moves were so elusive and unpredictable that all the audience members were astounded.
9
Sensational and exaggerated propaganda or boasts, often misleading.
这家公司在产品发布会上的各种"神吹"，把一个普通的功能说得天花乱坠，让消费者很失望。
The company's rampant hype ('shenchui') at the product launch event made an ordinary feature sound incredibly groundbreaking, which greatly disappointed consumers.
10
Shéndào (神道) can refer to folk superstitions about ghosts and gods, or deities. It also means a path leading to a tomb, and colloquially, describes eccentric or abnormal behavior.
老一辈人常常谈论神道，相信鬼神能影响命运。
Older generations often discuss the ways of spirits and superstitions, believing that ghosts and deities can influence fate.
11
A stone tablet, often elaborately carved, placed along the 'spirit path' (shéndào) leading to a tomb, inscribed with an account of the deceased's life and achievements.
在家族墓园的入口处，一座刻有精致花纹的神道碑静静矗立，记录着先祖的功绩。
At the entrance of the family graveyard, a spirit-way stele carved with elaborate patterns stands quietly, recording the achievements of the ancestors.
12
A building dedicated to the worship of a deity or deities, often considered a dwelling place for gods.
这座古老的神殿静静地矗立在山顶，俯瞰着整个村庄。
This ancient temple stands quietly on the mountaintop, overlooking the entire village.
13
A Catholic or Eastern Orthodox priest.
这位神甫在教堂里为信徒们主持了弥撒。
The priest presided over the Mass for the faithful in the church.
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15
ingenious craftsmanship; uncanny workmanship
这座古老的木结构建筑，其斗拱结构精巧复杂，柱梁结合处严丝合缝，无不展现出古代工匠神工鬼斧的技艺。
The intricate and complex Dougong structure of this ancient wooden building, with its perfectly fitted joints between pillars and beams, undoubtedly showcases the divine craftsmanship of ancient artisans.
16
gods and spirits; supernatural beings or creatures
许多古老的传说都充满了关于神怪的奇幻故事。
Many ancient legends are full of fantastic stories about mythological beings and spirits.
More words with 神
- cāo操shén神Worry oneself, Take pains
- gǔ谷shén神Valley Spirit, Spirit of the Valley
- níng凝shén神Concentrate, Focus
- zào灶shén神Kitchen God, Stove God
- dú渎shén神blasphemy
- fèi费shén神laborious, troublesome
- fàn泛shén神lùn论pantheism
- duó夺shén神Captivate, Mesmerize
- nuó傩shén神Nuo God, God of Exorcism
- shà煞shén神Malevolent god, God of destruction
- tuán团duì队jīng精shén神team spirit, teamwork
- wēn瘟shén神God of Plague
- xiù嗅shén神jīng经olfactory nerve
- huāng慌shén神ér儿to be flustered or confused
- shén神líng灵Deity, God
- shén神mì秘Mysterious, Mystery
- shén神qíng情expression, look
- shén神sè色expression, look
- zhèng怔shén神ér儿To be in a daze; to stare blankly.
- féi腓shén神jīng经peroneal nerve, fibular nerve
Idioms with 神
- shén神ān安qì气dìng定calm and composed
- shén神dào到zhī之bǐ笔a stroke of genius
- shén神guǐ鬼mò莫cè测mysterious and unpredictable
- shén神háo号guǐ鬼kū哭gods wail and ghosts cry
- shén神hū乎qí其shén神incredibly marvelous and mysterious
- shén神hún魂diān颠dǎo倒utterly infatuated or captivated
- shén神jī机miào妙suàn算brilliant foresight and ingenious planning
- shén神jī机mò莫cè测ingenious unpredictable strategy
- shén神jiāo焦guǐ鬼làn烂catastrophic fire, widespread destruction, immense loss
- shén神jīng经cuò错luàn乱mentally deranged
- shén神jīng经guò过mǐn敏oversensitive or paranoid
- shén神lái来zhī之bǐ笔a stroke of genius
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Open the tool →Questions about 神
What does 神 mean in Chinese?
神 (shén) means “In superstition” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 神?
神 is pronounced shén in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 神 have?
神 has 10 strokes.
How do you write 神?
神 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 礻. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 神?
The radical of 神 is 礻, and 神 is a phono-semantic compound.