尚 Stroke Order — How to Write 尚
尚 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical ⺌, 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.
尚 Radical and Character Components
Radical: ⺌ + 5 more strokes
尚 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- shàng
Meanings of 尚 in Chinese
1
shàng尚
Still; yet; not yet.
他尚年轻，未来还有很多机会。
He is still young, and there are many opportunities ahead.
To hold in high esteem, to value, or to advocate; to emphasize.
我们应当尚贤，学习有德行的人。
We should respect the virtuous and learn from people of good character.
Prevailing social customs, habits, or trends; fashion or style.
现在年轻人追求一种简约的时尚。
Young people nowadays pursue a minimalist fashion/style.
To boast; to be conceited or self-important, especially about one's achievements or abilities.
他总是在人前自尚其能，显得有些傲慢
He always boasts about his abilities in front of others, appearing somewhat arrogant.
Refers to something ancient or having a long history, dating back a long time.
这种传统艺术形式的渊源尚久，承载着深厚的文化底蕴
The origins of this traditional art form are ancient, carrying profound cultural heritage.
Almost; nearly; probably; perhaps; often used to express a hopeful possibility or a continued state, similar to 'may it still be so'.
面对眼前的挑战，我们尚有希望找到解决方案。
Facing the current challenges, we still have hope to find a solution.
Common Words and Phrases with 尚
1
still existing; to remain
尽管岁月流逝，她心中对故乡的爱恋尚存。
Although time has passed, her love for her hometown still remains in her heart.
2
The imperial sword, symbolizing delegated power and authority to punish wrongdoers.
面对这个棘手的项目，团队经理手中的那份详细市场分析报告，成了他争取资源和调动人手的尚方宝剑。
Facing this tricky project, the detailed market analysis report in the team manager's hand became his 'imperial sword' for securing resources and mobilizing personnel.
3
to admire antiquity
他自幼便对古籍和传统艺术情有独钟，颇有尚古之风
He has been particularly fond of ancient books and traditional art since childhood, possessing a strong penchant for antiquity.
4
Fair; slightly better than average or acceptable.
这家餐厅的菜品尚好，价格也公道。
The dishes at this restaurant are fairly good, and the prices are reasonable.
5
Passable; acceptable.
这份报告虽然有些小瑕疵，但整体质量尚可。
Although this report has some minor flaws, its overall quality is acceptable.
6
Even; still.
这么简单的题目，他尚且做错了，何况那些复杂的难题呢？
He even got such a simple problem wrong, let alone those complex and difficult ones.
7
Shangshu (Book of Documents) is a compilation of ancient Chinese historical documents, traditionally attributed to Confucius, containing important records from the Shang and Zhou dynasties. It also refers to a high official in ancient China, particularly from the Han to Qing dynasties, who managed imperial documents or served as the head of a government ministry.
许多学者都对《尚书》中的历史记载进行了深入研究。
Many scholars have conducted in-depth studies on the historical accounts found in the Book of Documents.
8
to advocate military affairs and martial arts; to value military prowess or spirit
这个古老的部落世代相传，一直保持着尚武的传统，族人们个个身手敏捷，精通各种格斗技艺。
This ancient tribe, passed down through generations, has always maintained a martial tradition, with every member agile and skilled in various fighting techniques.
More words with 尚
- chóng崇shàng尚Advocate, Uphold
- xí习shàng尚Common practice or custom.
- zūn尊shàng尚Prestigious, Distinguished
- kǒng孔shàng尚rèn任Kong Shangren
- jiā嘉shàng尚praise; commend
- yóu犹shàng尚still, yet
- jiāo骄shàng尚Proud and stylish
- gāo高shàng尚Noble, Lofty
- shàng尚wèi未not yet, still not
- shí时shàng尚Fashion, Stylish
- shàng尚yǒu有still have, there is still
- hé和shang尚monk, Buddhist monk
- shàng尚xū需still needs, still requires
- shí时shàng尚jiè界The fashion industry, The fashion world
- fēng风shàng尚fashion, style
- shàng尚qiǎn浅Still shallow, Lacking depth
- pǐn品dé德gāo高shàng尚Noble character, High moral standing
- shàng尚jiǔ久For a long time, Still a long time
- shàng尚xián贤Value the capable, Honor the worthy
- shàng尚xiǎn显still evident, still apparent
Idioms with 尚
- gāo高shàng尚xián娴yǎ雅noble and graceful
- kǒu口shàng尚rǔ乳xiù臭still wet behind the ears
- lǐ礼shàng尚wǎng往lái来Courtesy demands reciprocity
- wāi歪zuǐ嘴hé和shàng尚hypocrite twisting rules for selfish gain
- wéi为shí时shàng尚zǎo早It is still too early
- yī一xī息shàng尚cún存still have one breath left
- shàng尚xū虚zhōng中kuì馈Still lacking a wife
- dāng当yī一tiān天hé和shang尚zhuàng撞yī一tiān天zhōng钟do minimum work without enthusiasm
- duì对zhe着hé和shang尚mà骂zéi贼tū秃criticize indirectly by scolding another
- duǒ躲dé得hé和shang尚duǒ躲bù不dé得sì寺evade the immediate, not the ultimate
- háo豪xiá侠shàng尚yì义chivalrous and righteous
- hào好qí奇shàng尚yì异to be curious about strange and unusual things
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Open the tool →Questions about 尚
What does 尚 mean in Chinese?
尚 (shàng) means “Still” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 尚?
尚 is pronounced shàng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 尚 have?
尚 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 尚?
尚 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical ⺌. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 尚?
The radical of 尚 is ⺌.