申 Stroke Order — How to Write 申
申 is written in 5 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 田, 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.
申 Radical and Character Components
申 is a pictograph. A bolt of lightning.
Radical: 田 + 0 more strokes
申 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- shēn
Meanings of 申 in Chinese
1
shēn申
The ninth of the twelve Earthly Branches, symbolizing the monkey.
今年是申年，家家户户都挂起了猴子装饰
This year is the Year of Shen (the Monkey), and every household has hung up monkey decorations.
Used in traditional Chinese timekeeping: Shēn shí refers to the period from 3 PM to 5 PM.
申时是孩子们放学回家的时间。
Shēn shí (3 PM to 5 PM) is when children return home from school.
To apply for something, to make a formal request.
我向学校提交了奖学金申请。
I submitted my scholarship application to the school.
To repeat; to state again; to reiterate.
他再次申明了会议的重点，以免有人误解。
He reiterated the main points of the meeting to prevent any misunderstanding.
An alternative name for Shanghai, China.
许多人喜欢称上海为申城。
Many people like to refer to Shanghai as 'Shencheng'.
Common Words and Phrases with 申
1
To report or declare to a higher authority or relevant department; to apply for.
请在截止日期前申报所有必要的文件。
Please declare all necessary documents before the deadline.
2
to defend oneself; to make a defense
他被指控迟交作业，但在老师面前进行了申辩，解释了原因。
He was accused of submitting his homework late, but he made a defense to the teacher, explaining the reasons.
3
to severely reprimand or scold someone
他因为在会议上打瞌睡而被经理申斥了一顿
He was reprimanded by the manager for dozing off during the meeting.
4
To warn and reprimand; to admonish.
因为多次迟到，经理对小李进行了严厉的申饬
Because of multiple late arrivals, the manager gave Xiao Li a severe reprimand.
5
apply to purchase
投资者可以通过线上平台申购新发行的基金。
Investors can subscribe for newly issued funds through online platforms.
6
To appeal for justice or redress an injustice.
为了澄清误会，他特地写信申理了自己的行为。
To clarify the misunderstanding, he specifically wrote a letter to explain his actions.
7
to apply for and collect (something, such as a certificate or visa)
新生需要凭录取通知书申领学生证。
New students need to claim their student ID cards with their admission notices.
8
to issue an order or command
商会会长申令，要求所有会员遵守新的行业规范
The president of the chamber of commerce issued an order, requiring all members to comply with the new industry regulations.
9
A type of argumentative essay or policy analysis often used in civil service examinations, requiring candidates to analyze given materials and express their views or propose solutions in detail.
在会议上，他申论了新产品设计的核心理念。
At the meeting, he expounded on the core concept of the new product design.
10
To declare or state solemnly and clearly.
公司申明了新的隐私政策，以保障客户的数据安全。
The company solemnly declared its new privacy policy to ensure customer data security.
11
To formally request something, typically to an authority or institution.
他向学校申请了助学金。
He applied to the school for a scholarship.
12
An alternative name for Huju Opera (沪剧), a traditional Chinese opera from Shanghai.
奶奶年轻时最喜欢听申曲了，每个周末都要去戏园子看演出。
Grandma loved listening to Shenqu when she was young, going to the opera house every weekend to watch performances.
13
Describes a state of being comfortable and at ease, or an action performed repeatedly.
午后阳光正好，奶奶在院子里申申地摇着扇子，享受着片刻的宁静。
The afternoon sun was just right, Grandma was gently fanning herself in the yard, looking very serene and enjoying the momentary tranquility.
14
The period of the day from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in traditional Chinese timekeeping.
他通常在申时与朋友品茶论道，享受午后的宁静。
He usually enjoys tea and discusses philosophy with friends during Shenshi, savoring the afternoon tranquility.
15
To state or explain in detail.
小明向班主任申述了自己家庭的特殊情况，希望能获得理解。
Xiao Ming elaborated on his family's special circumstances to the head teacher, hoping to gain understanding.
16
to state; to explain; to elaborate
他向老师申说了他迟到的原因。
He explained to the teacher the reason for his lateness.
More words with 申
- wù戊shēn申Wushen, Wushen year (45th year of the sexagenary cycle)
- lù露shēn申xīn辛yí夷winter daphne and lily magnolia
- shēn申chéng城Shanghai, Shencheng
- shēn申sù诉appeal, complaint
- xián咸fēng丰gēng庚shēn申1860, Xianfeng Gengshen year
- shēn申qǐng请rén人applicant, petitioner
- shēn申qǐng请dào到get accepted, be admitted
- shēn申qíng请zhě者applicant, candidate
- shēn申chì敕To report and issue a decree, Imperial decree
- shēn申nián年Year of the Monkey, Monkey Year
- shēn申qǐng请biǎo表gé格application form, request form
- qǐng请jià假shēn申qǐng请leave application, request for leave
- shēn申qíng请biǎo表application form
- shēn申qǐng请guò过chéng程application process, application procedure
- tè特shū殊shēn申qǐng请special application, special request
- tuì退kuǎn款shēn申qǐng请Refund application, Refund request
- xìn信dài贷shēn申qǐng请Credit application, Loan application
- xiū休jià假shēn申qǐng请Leave application, Leave request
- dà大xué学shēn申qǐng请university application, college application
- shēn申qǐng请hán函Application letter, Letter of application
Idioms with 申
- sān三lìng令wǔ五shēn申repeatedly order and admonish
- shēn申huò祸wú无liáng良repeated misfortune due to one's own vice
- shēn申yuān冤tǔ吐qì气redress a grievance and feel vindicated
- wǔ五shēn申sān三lìng令repeatedly warn or admonish
- xiǎo小qū屈dà大shēn申Endure small for great gain
- shēn申dàn旦dá达xī夕working continuously day and night
- dá达chéng诚shēn申xìn信Express sincerity and trustworthiness
- fèng奉shēn申hè贺jìng敬formally express congratulations and respect
- xióng熊jīng经niǎo鸟shēn申ancient health exercises imitating bear and bird
- yǐn引ér而shēn申zhī之elaborate and extend a principle
- yǐn引shēn申chù触lèi类generalize by analogy
- yù郁yì抑bù不shēn申deeply depressed and unable to express sorrow
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Open the tool →Questions about 申
What does 申 mean in Chinese?
申 (shēn) means “To apply for something” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 申?
申 is pronounced shēn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 申 have?
申 has 5 strokes.
How do you write 申?
申 is written in 5 strokes, starting from the radical 田. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 申?
The radical of 申 is 田, and 申 is a pictograph.