盛 Stroke Order — How to Write 盛
盛 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 皿, 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.
盛 Radical and Character Components
盛 is a phono-semantic compound: 皿 (dish) carries the meaning, while 成 indicates the sound.
Radical: 皿 + 6 more strokes
盛 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- shèng
- chéng
Meanings of 盛 in Chinese
1
shèng盛
Flourishing, prosperous, vigorous; grand, magnificent, in its prime.
这座城市经济繁盛，文化也日益兴旺。
The city's economy is prosperous, and its culture is also thriving.
Describes being full of ardent vigor, intense emotion (like great anger), or an overbearing manner.
他因为年轻气盛，有时会显得有些冲动
Because of his youthful ardor, he sometimes appears a bit impulsive.
Abundant, magnificent, grand; prosperous.
这个地区盛产各种美味的水果。
This region is abundant in various delicious fruits.
grand, magnificent, or splendid, describing something lively, on a large scale, or ceremonial.
这场音乐会是一场艺术盛典，吸引了无数观众
This concert was a grand artistic event, attracting countless spectators.
Widespread, deep, or grand; often describes popularity, intensity, or high reputation, as in 'widely circulated,' 'prevailing,' 'highly praised,' 'great fame,' or 'midsummer.'
每年盛夏，海边的城市总是吸引大量游客
Every midsummer, coastal cities always attract a large number of tourists.
Deep, profound, or sincere (often used to describe feelings or intentions, such as '盛意' meaning 'deep kindness').
谢谢你的盛意，我感到非常温暖。
Thank you for your deep kindness; I feel very warm.
2
chéng盛
To scoop or ladle food into a container; to fill.
我帮你盛汤吧。
Let me help you scoop some soup.
To contain or hold; to fill (a container).
这个箱子能盛很多东西。
This box can hold a lot of things.
Common Words and Phrases with 盛
1
to produce in large quantities; to be rich in (production)
这座农场盛产有机蔬菜和新鲜鸡蛋。
This farm produces an abundance of organic vegetables and fresh eggs.
2
highly praise; speak highly of
他精湛的厨艺盛称一时，吸引了众多食客。
His exquisite cooking skills were highly praised for a time, attracting numerous diners.
3
to be widely rumored or spread
盛传这部新电影将是今年最大的票房黑马。
It is widely rumored that this new movie will be the biggest dark horse at the box office this year.
4
Grand and magnificent; often used to describe events or occasions that are large in scale and ceremonious.
公司成立十周年庆祝活动非常盛大，邀请了所有员工和合作伙伴参加。
The company's tenth anniversary celebration was very grand, inviting all employees and partners to attend.
5
Sublime virtue; profound kindness or benevolence.
那位长者一生行善，其盛德为后人所景仰。
That elder performed good deeds throughout their life, and their sublime virtue is revered by future generations.
6
grand ceremony or grand celebration
这次艺术节的开幕式将是一场文化盛典，吸引了众多艺术家和观众。
The opening ceremony of this art festival will be a cultural grand event, attracting numerous artists and spectators.
7
splendid attire; magnificent dress
在盛大的节日里，人们会穿上盛服，载歌载舞。
During grand festivals, people don splendid attire and celebrate with song and dance.
8
a grand gathering or event
这场国际电影节是一场电影艺术的盛会
This international film festival is a grand event for cinematic art.
9
To be extremely popular or prosperous for a period; to be at its peak for a time.
这款复古相机曾经盛极一时，是许多时尚爱好者的心头好。
This vintage camera once enjoyed immense popularity, becoming a favorite among many fashion enthusiasts.
10
peak season
每年夏季是海滨旅游的盛季，各地沙滩都挤满了游客
Every summer is the peak season for coastal tourism, with beaches everywhere crowded with visitors.
11
grand view; magnificent scenery
日落时分，海边的天空被染成了绚丽的色彩，呈现出一幅绝美的盛景。
At sunset, the sky by the sea was painted with brilliant colors, presenting a breathtakingly beautiful and magnificent scene.
12
a great undertaking or grand event
这次国际艺术节是一场文化盛举，吸引了世界各地的艺术家和观众。
This international art festival is a cultural grand event, attracting artists and audiences from all over the world.
13
to be in full bloom; to bloom profusely
花园里的玫瑰花盛开着，散发出迷人的香气。
The roses in the garden are in full bloom, emitting a captivating fragrance.
14
grand occasion; magnificent spectacle
今年的春节联欢晚会直播盛况空前，吸引了全球数亿观众同时在线观看。
This year's Chinese New Year Gala live broadcast was an unprecedented spectacle, attracting hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide to watch simultaneously online.
15
great reputation or high prestige
这位演员凭借其精湛的演技和高尚的品格赢得了盛名。
The actor earned great renown with his superb acting skills and noble character.
16
prime of life
他把自己的盛年奉献给了教育事业，桃李满天下。
He dedicated the prime of his life to the cause of education, and his students are now all over the world.
More words with 盛
- dǐng鼎shèng盛Flourishing, Peak prosperity
- chāng昌shèng盛prosperous, flourishing
- chì炽shèng盛Blazing, Intense
- lóng隆shèng盛Prosperous and flourishing.
- fēng丰shèng盛Abundant, Plentiful
- mào茂shèng盛lush, luxuriant
- wàng旺shèng盛vigorous, exuberant
- fán繁shèng盛flourishing, prosperous
- chéng盛fàng放be in full bloom, bloom profusely
- shèng盛xià夏midsummer, the height of summer
- shèng盛yàn宴Feast, Banquet
- shèng盛yù誉high reputation, great fame
- shèng盛qíng情kindness, hospitality
- shèng盛xíng行prevail, be prevalent
- shèng盛yì意goodwill, kindness
- qiáng强shèng盛strong, powerful
- shèng盛shì事grand event, major event
- shèng盛shuāi衰rise and fall, ups and downs
- xīng兴shèng盛Flourishing, Prosperous
- rè热shèng盛excessive heat, profuse heat
Idioms with 盛
- shèng盛jí极bì必shuāi衰What goes up must come down
- shèng盛kuàng况kōng空qián前unprecedented grand occasion
- shèng盛míng名nán难fù副Hard to live up to a great reputation
- shèng盛qì气líng凌rén人to be overbearing and condescending
- shèng盛qíng情nán难què却Hard to decline a kind offer
- shèng盛shuāi衰róng荣rǔ辱vicissitudes of life
- shèng盛shuāi衰xīng兴fèi废rise and fall
- chéng盛shuǐ水bù不lòu漏watertight argument or plan
- shèng盛yán筵bì必sàn散All good things must end
- shèng盛yán筵nán难zài再A splendid occasion is hard to repeat
- běn本shèng盛mò末róng荣Strong roots, flourishing branches
- chūn春qiū秋dǐng鼎shèng盛in the prime of one's life
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Open the tool →Questions about 盛
What does 盛 mean in Chinese?
盛 (shèng) means “Abundant, magnificent, grand” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 盛?
盛 has 2 pronunciations: shèng, chéng.
How many strokes does 盛 have?
盛 has 12 strokes.
How do you write 盛?
盛 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 皿. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 盛?
The radical of 盛 is 皿, and 盛 is a phono-semantic compound.
