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审

审 (shěn) · to examine

8 strokesTop–bottom

审 (shěn) means “to examine”. It is made of 宀 + 申 and has 8 strokes.

Break 审 into its parts

What 审 is made of

审 stroke order

审 stroke order diagram: 8 strokes, numbered in writing order
审 is written with 8 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 审查

所有文件都要经过审查。Suǒyǒu wénjiàn dōu yào jīngguò shěnchá.All documents must be reviewed.
他们正在审查申请人的材料。Tāmen zhèngzài shěnchá shēnqǐngrén de cáiliào.They are examining the applicants' materials.

Words with 审

Also built with 宀

Quick facts

Pinyinshěn
Meaningto examine
Strokes8
PatternTop–bottom

Questions about 审

What does 审 mean?

审 (shěn) means “to examine”.

How many strokes does 审 have?

审 has 8 strokes.

What parts make up 审?

审 is made of 宀 (roof) and 申 (to report).

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