山 Stroke Order — How to Write 山
山 is written in 3 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 山, 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.
山 Radical and Character Components
Components:凵丨
山 is a pictograph. Three mountain peaks.
Radical: 山 + 0 more strokes
山 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- shān
Meanings of 山 in Chinese
1
shān山
A high landform, such as a mountain or hill. It is used to describe various topographical features like peaks, cliffs, or ranges, and appears in idioms related to natural scenery or impending tension.
这里的景色山明水秀，令人心旷神怡。
The scenery here is picturesque, making one feel refreshed and joyful.
Describes something shaped like a mountain or peak, often used in compounds like '山墙' (shānqiáng), referring to a gable wall.
那栋老房子的山墙很有特色。
The gable wall of that old house is very distinctive.
Describes a loud, resounding sound, often overwhelming.
掌声山响，经久不息
The applause was deafening and lasted for a long time.
Common Words and Phrases with 山
1
a hill or a mound
夕阳西下，余晖洒满了远处的山阿，景色宁静而美好。
As the sun set, its afterglow spread across the distant mountains, making the scenery peaceful and beautiful.
2
A narrow mountain pass or defile, often a strategically important or dangerous point in a mountain range.
探险队穿过崎岖的山隘，终于抵达了美丽的峡谷。
The exploration team traversed the rugged mountain pass and eventually reached the beautiful valley.
3
A col; a small valley or hollow among mountains.
小村庄静谧地坐落在山坳深处，被群山环绕
The small village quietly sits deep in the mountain hollow, surrounded by peaks.
4
a small hill; a low hill
孩子们在山包上追逐嬉闹，玩得不亦乐乎。
The children were chasing and playing happily on the hillock.
5
Mountain compatriots; a term often used to refer to indigenous people living in mountainous regions, particularly the Gaoshan nationality in Taiwan.
每年庆典时，山胞们都会穿上传统服饰，载歌载舞。
During annual celebrations, the indigenous people of the mountains wear their traditional attire, singing and dancing.
6
mountains collapsing and the earth cracking up, often used to describe a powerful and destructive force or a catastrophic event.
那场突如其来的地震，瞬间让整个村庄山崩地裂，面目全非。
The sudden earthquake instantly caused mountains to collapse and the ground to split open across the entire village, leaving it completely unrecognizable.
7
A mountain collapsing causes a distant bell to ring, symbolizing a sympathetic reaction or mutual response between things.
他离世的那天，家中饲养多年的老猫也突然不吃不喝，让人不禁感叹真是山崩钟应。
On the day he passed away, his old cat, which had been with the family for many years, suddenly refused to eat or drink, making people sigh that it was truly a case of 'mountain collapses, bell rings in response'.
8
If one path or method fails, another will emerge; it also implies that people will eventually meet again because the world is small.
我们虽然暂时分开了，但山不转路转，我相信未来我们总会再相遇的。
Although we are separated for now, if the mountain won't turn, the road will, I believe our paths will eventually cross again in the future.
9
Camellia, a genus of beautiful ornamental shrubs or trees with smooth, evergreen leaves and striking red or white flowers.
冬日里，庭院中的山茶花开得正盛，为寒冷的季节增添了几分暖意和色彩。
In winter, the camellias in the courtyard are in full bloom, adding a touch of warmth and color to the cold season.
10
Mountain products, referring to wild animals and plants produced in mountains.
这次旅行，我们品尝到了许多当地的山产美食。
On this trip, we tasted many local mountain specialties.
11
A field or cultivated land on a mountain.
这片山场适合种植果树。
This hilly area is suitable for planting fruit trees.
12
mountains and rivers; landscape
这片土地山川秀丽，景色宜人，吸引了无数游客前来观赏。
This land boasts beautiful mountains and rivers, and the scenery is delightful, attracting countless tourists to admire it.
13
a cluster of peaks or mountains
清晨的阳光洒落在远处的山丛上，为大地披上了一层金色的薄纱。
The morning sunlight spilled onto the distant mountain cluster, cloaking the earth in a thin golden veil.
14
A village located in a mountainous area; mountain village.
清晨，阳光洒落在宁静的山村，唤醒了沉睡的大地
In the early morning, sunlight streamed down upon the tranquil mountain village, awakening the sleeping earth.
15
Santonin, a chemical compound derived from certain plants, used as a medication to expel roundworms.
在过去，山道年曾被广泛用作驱除肠道寄生虫的药物。
In the past, santonin was widely used as a drug to expel intestinal parasites.
16
mountainous region
这个山地有很多独特的植物，吸引了许多研究者前来考察。
This mountainous region has many unique plants, attracting numerous researchers to conduct surveys.
More words with 山
- tài泰shān山Mount Tai
- áo鳌shān山Mount Ao
- bā巴shān山Bashan Mountains, Mount Ba
- cóng丛shān山unbroken mountains
- fén坟shān山hill cemetery
- kào靠shān山a powerful supporter or backer
- lú庐shān山Mount Lu
- mín岷shān山Min Mountains
- tóng童shān山Bare mountain
- chá嵖yá岈shān山Chaya Mountain
- fáng房shān山Fangshan, Fangshan District
- pī劈shān山cleave a mountain, split the mountain
- yān燕shān山Yan Mountains, Yanshan
- chuān穿shān山jiǎ甲pangolin
- fù富shì士shān山Mount Fuji
- hè贺lán兰shān山Helan Mountains
- kuàng矿shān山mine
- liáng梁shān山bó伯Liang Shanbo
- luó罗fú浮shān山Luofu Mountain
- pá爬shān山hǔ虎Virginia creeper, Boston ivy
Idioms with 山
- shān山bēng崩hǎi海xiào啸cataclysmic upheaval
- shān山gā旮lá旯ér儿remote mountain corner
- shān山gāo高hǎi海shēn深profound kindness or boundless benevolence
- shān山gāo高shuǐ水dī低unfortunate event or death
- shān山gāo高shuǐ水xiǎn险full of difficulties and dangers
- shān山gāo高shuǐ水cháng长Noble and profound; everlasting
- shān山guāng光shuǐ水sè色picturesque mountain and river scenery
- shān山huí回lù路zhuǎn转winding mountain roads and turns
- shān山jī鸡wǔ舞jìng镜to indulge in self-admiration
- shān山jiān间lín林xià下hermit's mountain and forest retreat
- shān山méng盟hǎi海shì誓eternal love vow
- shān山míng明shuǐ水xiù秀picturesque mountain and water scenery
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Open the tool →Questions about 山
What does 山 mean in Chinese?
山 (shān) means “A high landform” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 山?
山 is pronounced shān in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 山 have?
山 has 3 strokes.
How do you write 山?
山 is written in 3 strokes, starting from the radical 山. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 山?
The radical of 山 is 山, and 山 is a pictograph.