商 Stroke Order — How to Write 商
商 is written in 11 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.
商 Radical and Character Components
Components:亠丷冏
商 is a phono-semantic compound: 冏 (bright) carries the meaning, while 章 indicates the sound.
Radical: 口 + 8 more strokes
商 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- shāng
Meanings of 商 in Chinese
1
shāng商
To discuss, deliberate, or consult with others, usually involving two or more people to plan or decide something.
我们商量一下周末的计划吧。
Let's discuss our weekend plans.
Trade, commerce, business; refers to buying and selling, or commercial establishments and goods.
这家商店的商品种类繁多。
This store offers a wide variety of goods.
Refers to a merchant or trader; someone engaged in commerce, historically a traveling merchant, later broadly referring to anyone in business.
他是一位成功的商人。
He is a successful businessman.
In mathematics, the result obtained by dividing one quantity by another; the quotient.
8除以2的商是4。
The quotient of 8 divided by 2 is 4.
A Chinese dynasty name, referring to the Shang Dynasty (c. 1600–1046 BC).
这件青铜器是商代晚期的文物。
This bronze vessel is an artifact from the late Shang Dynasty.
One of the five ancient Chinese musical notes, equivalent to '2' in numbered musical notation.
古琴曲中，‘商’音常常用来表达悠远的情绪。
In guqin music, the 'shang' note is often used to express a distant emotion.
A star name, one of the twenty-eight mansions (lunar lodges) in traditional Chinese astronomy, referring to the Heart Mansion (Antares).
古人观星，常以商星作为重要的天文标记
Ancient people observed stars, often using the Shang star as an important astronomical marker.
Common Words and Phrases with 商
1
A trademark is a recognizable sign, design, or expression which identifies products or services of a particular source from those of others.
这个产品的商标设计很独特。
The trademark design of this product is very unique.
2
Commercial port, especially one in historical China formerly open to foreign trade.
这个历史悠久的商埠，如今依然保留着许多旧时的建筑风格。
This historic treaty port still preserves many of its old architectural styles.
3
A large building or area containing many different stores and shops.
周末我们一家人喜欢去市中心的商场购物和看电影。
On weekends, our family enjoys going to the shopping mall in the city center to shop and watch movies.
4
A ship used for commercial purposes, transporting goods and/or passengers.
港口里停泊着许多等待装卸货物的商船
Many merchant ships are docked in the harbor, waiting to load and unload cargo.
5
6
to transfer personnel or materials through consultation or negotiation
为了平衡各部门资源，公司决定商调一些人员到项目急需的岗位。
To balance resources across departments, the company decided to negotiate the transfer of some personnel to urgently needed positions within the project.
7
to decide or agree upon through consultation or discussion
我们商定了下周的项目启动日期。
We agreed upon the project launch date for next week.
8
A group of merchants traveling together, often with goods for trade; a caravan.
一支庞大的商队满载着丝绸和香料，穿越沙漠前往遥远的城市
A large caravan, loaded with silk and spices, traveled across the desert to a distant city.
9
to discuss and deliberate; discussion and deliberation
在...之前做出最终决定，我们有必要对这份提案进行商兑。
Before making the final decision, it is necessary for us to discuss and deliberate on this proposal.
10
A peddler or small retailer.
在繁忙的市集上，商贩们热情地叫卖着他们的商品。
In the bustling market, vendors enthusiastically called out their wares.
11
A commercial port, a port primarily for merchant vessels to load and unload goods and passengers.
这座城市以其繁忙的商港而闻名，每天都有大量货物进出。
This city is famous for its bustling commercial port, with a large volume of goods entering and exiting daily.
12
trade name; firm name; store; shop
这家历史悠久的商号以其优质产品闻名远近。
This historic trade name is widely known for its high-quality products.
13
Businessman or merchant
这家购物中心吸引了许多新商户入驻，为消费者提供了更多选择。
This shopping mall attracted many new merchants to settle in, offering consumers more choices.
14
chamber of commerce
当地商会组织了一场商业交流活动，旨在促进企业之间的合作。
The local chamber of commerce organized a business networking event aimed at fostering cooperation among enterprises.
15
To discuss or deliberate on a matter; to consult.
我们决定坐下来好好商计一下这次新产品的发布策略。
We decided to sit down and properly discuss the release strategy for the new product.
16
Businessman; a private commercial operator or vendor.
为了庆祝开业，很多商家推出了优惠活动。
To celebrate the grand opening, many merchants offered special promotions.
More words with 商
- jiān奸shāng商profiteer, unscrupulous businessman
- chǎng厂shāng商manufacturer, vendor
- chóu筹shāng商consult; discuss and plan
- cuō磋shāng商consultation, negotiation
- gǎng港shāng商Hong Kong businessman
- qià洽shāng商to discuss or negotiate
- tān摊shāng商street vendor or stallholder
- zhì智shāng商Intelligence Quotient (IQ)
- xié协shāng商negotiation, consultation
- lǐ李shāng商yǐn隐Li Shangyin
- pī批fā发shāng商wholesaler
- wǎn婉shāng商To consult tactfully
- wù晤shāng商to meet and discuss
- shāng商liang量discuss, consult
- shāng商pǐn品goods, merchandise
- shāng商yì议discuss, consult
- fù富shāng商wealthy businessman, rich merchant
- shāng商jiè界business world, business community
- shāng商lǚ旅business travel, business trip
- shāng商tǎo讨discuss, deliberate
Idioms with 商
- cóng从cháng长shāng商yì议discuss at length
- tōng通shāng商huì惠gōng工promote trade and benefit industry
- shāng商yí彝xià夏dǐng鼎Precious ancient bronze antiques
- shāng商yí彝zhōu周dǐng鼎precious ancient bronze ritual vessels
- shēn参shāng商zhī之yú虞worry of separation or discord
- fù富shāng商dà大gǔ贾wealthy merchants and magnates
- fù富shāng商jù巨gǔ贾wealthy merchants and magnates
- gòng共shāng商guó国shì是jointly discuss important state affairs
- hán含shāng商jǔ咀zhēng征deeply engrossed in beautiful music
- háo豪shāng商jù巨gǔ贾wealthy influential merchants
- hóng鸿shāng商fù富gǔ贾wealthy merchants and magnates
- shì士nóng农gōng工shāng商scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants
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Open the tool →Questions about 商
What does 商 mean in Chinese?
商 (shāng) means “To discuss” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 商?
商 is pronounced shāng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 商 have?
商 has 11 strokes.
How do you write 商?
商 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 口. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 商?
The radical of 商 is 口, and 商 is a phono-semantic compound.