审 Stroke Order — How to Write 审
审 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 宀, 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.
审 Radical and Character Components
审 is a phono-semantic compound: 宀 (courtroom) carries the meaning, while 申 indicates the sound.
Radical: 宀 + 5 more strokes
审 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- shěn
Meanings of 审 in Chinese
1
shěn审
Detailed, careful, or thorough (as in scrutinizing or being cautious).
我们应该审慎地考虑这个方案。
We should carefully consider this plan.
To examine, review, or scrutinize carefully; to consider repeatedly and analyze deeply.
我们需要认真审核这份报告，确保没有遗漏。
We need to carefully review this report to ensure nothing is missed.
To examine, interrogate, or try a case, typically in a legal context (e.g., 'to hear a case', 'to try a suspect').
法官正在审理这起复杂的合同纠纷案件。
The judge is currently hearing this complex contract dispute case.
To know; to be aware of (a situation), often used in polite inquiries or statements of not knowing.
不审详情，不敢妄下结论。
Without knowing the details, I dare not jump to conclusions.
Indeed; certainly; as expected, confirming a previous statement or expectation.
审如所料，他果然没来
As expected, he indeed didn't come.
Common Words and Phrases with 审
1
to examine or inspect
经理团队正在审查最新的项目进度报告。
The management team is reviewing the latest project progress report.
2
Examine or study carefully.
他花了很多时间审察这份报告的每一个细节。
He spent a lot of time scrutinizing every detail of this report.
3
To try and punish (a criminal); to examine and deal with (a matter).
这起案件将由专门的法庭进行审处。
This case will be tried and handled by a specialized court.
4
to look at carefully
他仔细地审谛着那幅古老的画作，试图发现其中的秘密。
He carefully scrutinized the ancient painting, trying to uncover its secrets.
5
examine and revise
编辑团队正在审订新书的稿件。
The editorial team is reviewing and revising the manuscript for the new book.
6
examine and approve
这本新的烹饪食谱经过专家委员会的审定，确保了内容的专业性和实用性
This new cooking recipe book has been reviewed and approved by an expert committee, ensuring the professionalism and practicality of its content.
7
to review and read (e.g., manuscripts or drafts)
编辑在出版前会仔细审读每一篇文章，确保其内容准确无误。
The editor will carefully review each article before publication to ensure its content is accurate.
8
to observe and judge; to carefully examine and assess
在做任何重大决定之前，他总是会反复审度各种可能性。
Before making any major decision, he always carefully evaluates various possibilities repeatedly.
9
to check and revise
老师仔细审改了学生的论文草稿。
The teacher carefully reviewed and revised the student's essay draft.
10
examine the cadres' personal histories
为了确保新入职员工的素质和背景，公司进行了严格的审干程序。
To ensure the quality and background of new employees, the company conducted a rigorous vetting process.
11
A reader who reviews and evaluates manuscripts, for example, for publication or as a film/play script.
这篇论文已经提交给期刊，目前正在等待审稿人的反馈。
This paper has been submitted to the journal and is currently awaiting feedback from the reviewers.
12
13
An official examination of an organization's financial records, accounts, or practices to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
公司每年都会请专业的会计师事务所进行财务审计，以确保账目清晰透明。
The company invites a professional accounting firm to conduct financial audits every year to ensure clear and transparent accounts.
14
adjudicate and conclude a case
这起商标侵权案最终被法院审结
This trademark infringement case was finally concluded by the court.
15
To examine and handle a case, especially in a legal context; to try a case.
法院正在审理这起合同纠纷案件。
The court is currently hearing this contract dispute case.
16
aesthetic judgment or the appreciation of beauty
他对色彩有着独特的审美，总能将普通的画面变得生动有趣。
He has a unique aesthetic sense for colors, always making ordinary scenes vibrant and interesting.
More words with 审
- tíng庭shěn审court hearing or trial
- hòu候shěn审await trial
- zhēn甄shěn审Vetting, Review
- shěn审pàn判trial, judgment
- shěn审yuè阅Review, Examine
- shěn审shì视scrutinize, examine
- shěn审wèn问interrogate, cross-examine
- shěn审xùn讯interrogation, questioning
- shěn审pī批Approval, Authorization
- shěn审shèn慎prudent, cautious
- shěn审tí题Analyze the question, Understand the question
- shén审gǎo稿review, peer review
- shěn审xùn讯shì室interrogation room, questioning room
- shěn审yì议deliberate, consider
- píng评shěn审Review, Assessment
- tí提shěn审arraign, interrogate
- chóng重shěn审retrial, review
- péi陪shěn审tuán团jury
- péi陪shěn审yuán员juror, juryman
- píng评shěn审tuán团Jury, Panel
Idioms with 审
- shěn审jǐ己duó度rén人Examine self before judging others
- shěn审shèn慎cóng从shì事act with caution and prudence
- shěn审shèn慎xíng行shì事act with prudence and caution
- shěn审shí时duó度shì势assess the situation and act accordingly
- shěn审jǐ几dù度shì势observe signs and assess situation
- shěn审shí时dìng定shì势assess the situation and determine the trend
- bó博xué学shěn审wèn问study extensively and inquire thoroughly
- kuí揆qíng情shěn审shì势weigh circumstances and assess situation
- shěn审qǔ曲miàn面shì势assess situation and adapt
- dì谛fēn分shěn审bù布meticulously examine and analyze distribution
- liàng量jǐ己shěn审fēn分assess oneself and reflect on duties
- míng明fǎ法shěn审lìng令clarify laws and carefully issue orders
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Open the tool →Questions about 审
What does 审 mean in Chinese?
审 (shěn) means “Detailed” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 审?
审 is pronounced shěn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 审 have?
审 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 审?
审 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 宀. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 审?
The radical of 审 is 宀, and 审 is a phono-semantic compound.