霜 Stroke Order — How to Write 霜
霜 is written in 17 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 雨, 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.
霜 Radical and Character Components
霜 is a phono-semantic compound: 雨 (rain) carries the meaning, while 相 indicates the sound.
Radical: 雨 + 9 more strokes
霜 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- shuāng
Meanings of 霜 in Chinese
1
shuāng霜
Frost; tiny ice particles formed when water vapor near the ground cools below zero degrees Celsius, often covering surfaces or plants. Related terms include 'shuangjiang' (Frost's Descent, a solar term), 'shuangdong' (frost damage), 'shuangxu' (late autumn season), 'shuangqiu' (autumn with frost), 'shuangqi' (frosty period), and 'shuangtian' (frosty day).
清晨的草地上，一层薄薄的霜覆盖了大地。
In the early morning, a thin layer of frost covered the ground.
A powdery, frost-like substance, often referring to a coating on certain fruits (like dried persimmons) or a traditional medicinal powder (like watermelon frost).
喉咙不舒服时，我经常会用西瓜霜喷剂来缓解。
When my throat is uncomfortable, I often use watermelon frost spray to relieve it.
Used to describe something white or silvery, much like frost, as seen in phrases like 'frosted temples' (霜鬓) or 'a gleaming blade' (霜刃).
尽管他已霜鬓，眼神中却依然闪烁着智慧的光芒。
Even though his temples are frosted with age, a sparkle of wisdom still shines in his eyes.
Metaphorically refers to noble character, unyielding integrity, or purity, often associated with the resilience and clarity symbolized by frost.
他有着霜骨般的意志，从不向困难低头。
He possesses an unyielding will, like frost-hardened bones, never bowing to difficulties.
Common Words and Phrases with 霜
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frosty morning
霜晨的空气清新凛冽，让人精神一振
The air on a frosty morning is fresh and crisp, making one feel invigorated.
2
Frost refers to the damage caused to crops by a cold wave.
今年春天的霜冻给果园带来了严重的损失。
This spring's frost caused severe losses to the orchard.
3
Damage to crops caused by frost.
这次突如其来的寒潮导致了严重的霜害，农民们因此遭受了巨大的经济损失。
This sudden cold snap caused severe frost damage, leading to significant economic losses for farmers.
4
Frost and dew; often used metaphorically to refer to difficult or harsh conditions.
经历过多年的霜露，他终于磨练出了坚韧的意志。
After enduring years of hardships, he finally developed a resilient will.
5
migratory birds appearing during the first frost
初霜降临，霜鸟在湖面上盘旋，准备南迁。
As the first frost descended, frost birds circled over the lake, preparing for their southern migration.
6
soft ice cream
夏日炎炎，没有什么比一支冰凉的霜淇淋更令人心旷神怡了。
On a hot summer day, nothing is more refreshing than a cold soft serve ice cream.
7
Frosty sky; cold weather in late autumn or winter.
霜天之下，湖面结了一层薄冰，映照着微弱的阳光。
Under the frosty sky, a thin layer of ice formed on the lake, reflecting the faint sunlight.
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Damage to crops or plants caused by frost.
今年的霜灾对农作物造成了严重的损失。
This year's frost disaster caused severe damage to agricultural crops.
More words with 霜
- yán盐shuāng霜salt bloom, salt crystallization
- fū敷shuāng霜Apply cream, Put on cream
- fēng风shuāng霜wind and frost, hardships
- bái白shuāng霜frost, hoarfrost
- fáng防shài晒shuāng霜sunscreen
- pī砒shuāng霜arsenic, arsenic trioxide
- shì柿shuāng霜persimmon frost, persimmon bloom
- shuāng霜bìn鬓grey temples, hoary temples
- chū初shuāng霜first frost, early frost
- shuāng霜rèn刃Frost blade, Sharp blade
- shuāng霜yè叶Frost-covered leaves, Autumn leaves
- hù护shǒu手shuāng霜hand cream, hand lotion
- bǎi百nián年fēng风shuāng霜a hundred years of hardships, the ravages of a century
- fū敷shuāng霜chú处lǐ理Cream treatment, Topical cream application
- pī砒shuāng霜chéng成fèn分Arsenic content, Arsenic components
- qiān千nián年fēng风shuāng霜Millennia of weathering, A thousand years of hardship
- lěng冷rú如shuāng霜xuě雪Cold as ice, Ice-cold
- lì历jīng经fēng风shuāng霜weathered many storms, gone through hardships
Idioms with 霜
- shuāng霜lù露zhī之jí疾a minor illness like a cold
- shuāng霜lù露zhī之sī思remembrance and longing for parents or ancestors
- ào傲shuāng霜dòu斗xuě雪unyielding in harsh adversity
- ào傲xuě雪líng凌shuāng霜defy severe adversity with resilience
- ào傲xuě雪qī欺shuāng霜defy severe frost and snow
- bǎo饱jīng经fēng风shuāng霜experienced many hardships
- bǎo饱jīng经shuāng霜xuě雪experienced countless hardships
- fēng风dāo刀shuāng霜jiàn剑harsh, challenging environment
- fēng风shuāng霜yǔ雨xuě雪endured countless hardships and trials
- lěng冷ruò若bīng冰shuāng霜cold and unapproachable
- liù六yuè月fēi飞shuāng霜grave injustice or wrongful conviction
- xuě雪shàng上jiā加shuāng霜make an already bad situation worse
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Open the tool →Questions about 霜
What does 霜 mean in Chinese?
霜 (shuāng) means “Frost” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 霜?
霜 is pronounced shuāng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 霜 have?
霜 has 17 strokes.
How do you write 霜?
霜 is written in 17 strokes, starting from the radical 雨. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 霜?
The radical of 霜 is 雨, and 霜 is a phono-semantic compound.
