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膳 Stroke Order — How to Write 膳

Stroke Order

膳 is written in 16 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical ⺼, 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.

膳 Radical and Character Components

Components:⺼善

膳 is a phono-semantic compound: ⺼ (meat) carries the meaning, while 善 indicates the sound.

Radical: ⺼ + 12 more strokes

膳 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • shàn

Meanings of 膳 in Chinese

1

shàn膳

Food, meals, provisions, or the act of having a meal.
这家餐厅的膳食非常可口，深受欢迎。
The meals at this restaurant are very delicious and well-received.
To eat, to provide food; a meal; food prepared for a meal.
每日三膳，按时进食有益健康。
Three meals a day, eating on time is beneficial for health.

Common Words and Phrases with 膳

1
shàn膳fèi费
board expenses; food expenses
公司会报销出差期间的膳费。
The company will reimburse meal expenses incurred during business trips.
2
shàn膳shí食
meals; daily food; diet
我们应该注意均衡膳食，以保持身体健康。
We should pay attention to a balanced diet to maintain good health.
3
shàn膳sù宿
Board and lodging
学校为外地学生提供膳宿，确保他们有舒适的学习生活环境
The school provides board and lodging for students from other places, ensuring they have a comfortable environment for study and life.

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Questions about 膳

What does 膳 mean in Chinese?

膳 (shàn) means “Food” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 膳?

膳 is pronounced shàn in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 膳 have?

膳 has 16 strokes.

How do you write 膳?

膳 is written in 16 strokes, starting from the radical ⺼. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 膳?

The radical of 膳 is ⺼, and 膳 is a phono-semantic compound.