圣 Stroke Order — How to Write 圣
圣 is written in 5 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 土, 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.
圣 Radical and Character Components
圣 is an ideographic compound. Simplified form of 聖; a king 王 of listening 耳 and speaking口.
Radical: 土 + 2 more strokes
圣 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- shèng
Meanings of 圣 in Chinese
1
shèng圣
holy, sacred, saintly
这是一个神圣的时刻。
This is a sacred moment.
sage, great person
孔子被尊为圣人。
Confucius is revered as a sage.
relating to religious figures, festivals, or places
圣诞节是重要的节日。
Christmas is an important festival.
Common Words and Phrases with 圣
1
Holy Communion or Lord's Supper, a Christian ritual commemorating Jesus' last meal with his disciples where he shared bread and wine, symbolizing his body and blood.
在教堂的礼拜仪式中，信徒们共同领受圣餐，以纪念耶稣的牺牲。
During the church service, believers partake in Holy Communion together to commemorate Jesus' sacrifice.
2
The current imperial court or dynasty (used in feudal times, often as a respectful term).
圣朝仁德，百姓安居乐业
The benevolent rule of the Sacred Dynasty ensures peace and prosperity for its people.
3
Christmas, Jesus' birthday.
我们喜欢在圣诞节期间装饰房屋和分享礼物。
We enjoy decorating our homes and sharing gifts during the Christmas season.
4
Christmas, an annual Christian holiday celebrated on December 25th to commemorate the birth of Jesus.
孩子们都很期待圣诞节的到来。
Children are looking forward to Christmas.
5
Santa Claus is a legendary figure in Christian tradition who delivers gifts to children on Christmas Eve.
小孩子们都相信圣诞老人会在圣诞节前夕带来许多礼物
Children all believe that Santa Claus will bring many gifts on Christmas Eve.
6
An evergreen tree, often a conifer, decorated with lights, ornaments, and gifts during the Christmas season.
我们一家人每年都会一起装饰圣诞树，那是我们最期待的节日活动之一。
Our family decorates the Christmas tree together every year; it's one of our most anticipated holiday activities.
7
A sacred or holy place, often of religious or historical significance.
对于登山爱好者来说，这座高耸的山峰是他们心中的圣地。
For mountain climbing enthusiasts, this towering peak is a holy land in their hearts.
8
A gurdwara, a Sikh place of worship.
信徒们在圣殿中祈祷，寻求内心的平静。
Believers pray in the temple, seeking inner peace.
9
The emperor's body; the emperor himself (a respectful term).
御医每日都会诊脉，确保圣躬安泰。
The imperial physician would check the pulse daily to ensure His Imperial Majesty's well-being.
10
miracle
传说这座古老的寺庙保存着许多圣人的遗物，被认为是充满神圣圣迹的地方。
Legend has it that this ancient temple preserves many relics of saints, and is considered a place full of sacred traces.
11
holy and pure; sacred and undefiled
修道院里弥漫着一种圣洁的氛围，让人感到平静。
A sacred atmosphere pervaded the monastery, making people feel peaceful.
12
The Bible, a collection of sacred texts in Christianity, consisting of the Old and New Testaments.
她每天都会花一些时间阅读《圣经》中的智慧篇章。
She spends some time each day reading the wisdom passages from the Bible.
13
Classic Confucian works and authoritative interpretations of them.
他一生致力于研读圣经贤传，从中汲取智慧。
He dedicated his life to studying the classic scriptures and the writings of ancient sages, drawing wisdom from them.
14
A sage; a respectful term for a person of exceptional virtue and talent, often referring to an ideal, legendary ruler in ancient China.
传说中，圣君的智慧和仁慈福泽四方，使生灵安居乐业。
In legends, the sage king's wisdom and benevolence spread far and wide, bringing peace and prosperity to all living beings.
15
Confucius temple
这座圣庙历经千年风雨，依然庄严矗立，供后人瞻仰。
This sacred temple has withstood a thousand years of wind and rain, still standing majestically for future generations to admire.
More words with 圣
- qí棋shèng圣greatest Grandmaster
- yī医shèng圣Medical Sage, Sage of Medicine
- shén神shèng圣sacred, holy
- shèng圣rén人saint, sage
- shèng圣xián贤Sage, Worthy
- cháo朝shèng圣Pilgrimage, To go on a pilgrimage
- shèng圣míng明Sagacious, Enlightened
- shèng圣zhě者saint, sage
- chá茶shèng圣Tea Saint, Sage of Tea
- shèng圣hào号Holy Name, Sacred Title
- shèng圣shàng上His Imperial Majesty, The Emperor
- shèng圣xián贤shū书Books of sages and worthies, Classical texts
- shèng圣dàn诞wǎn晚huì会Christmas party, Christmas gala
- shèng圣tú徒men们saints
- wàn万shèng圣jié节Halloween
- shèng圣jīng经gù故shi事Bible stories, Stories from the Bible
- shèng圣xián贤huáng皇dì帝Sage Emperor, Wise and Virtuous Emperor
- shèng圣xián贤zhī之dào道The Way of Sages, The Path of the Wise
- gǔ古dài代shèng圣xián贤ancient sages, ancient wise men
- mǒu某xiē些shèng圣zhě者some saints, certain saints
Idioms with 圣
- shèng圣rén人wàng忘qíng情A sage remains detached from emotions
- chāo超fán凡rù入shèng圣transcend the mundane and become a sage
- gǔ古shèng圣xiān先xián贤ancient sages and virtuous individuals
- qí齐tiān天dà大shèng圣a formidable person with superhuman abilities
- rù入shèng圣chāo超fán凡become a sage and transcend the mundane
- shèng圣dì帝míng明wáng王wise and brilliant rulers
- shèng圣jūn君xián贤xiàng相wise ruler and virtuous minister
- shèng圣shén神wén文wǔ武exceptionally accomplished in wisdom, literature, and war
- shèng圣zhǔ主chuí垂yī衣sage ruler lets robes hang
- chū出shèng圣rù入shén神display exquisite, almost divine skill
- chù黜hūn昏qǐ启shèng圣Dismiss the incompetent, promote the wise
- fú伏dì地shèng圣rén人a pseudo-intellectual
Recommended tools
Picture Worksheets
Chinese and English fill-in vocabulary worksheets
Open the tool →
Stroke Order Animator
Turn a Chinese character or sentence into a GIF or MP4
Open the tool →
Character Highlight Animator
Choose character parts and animate their colors, together or in stroke order
Open the tool →
Bingo Cards
Picture and word Bingo for your class
Open the tool →Questions about 圣
What does 圣 mean in Chinese?
圣 (shèng) means “holy, sacred, saintly” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 圣?
圣 is pronounced shèng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 圣 have?
圣 has 5 strokes.
How do you write 圣?
圣 is written in 5 strokes, starting from the radical 土. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 圣?
The radical of 圣 is 土, and 圣 is an ideographic compound.