Hanzi Grove
擅

擅 (shàn) · to claim

16 strokesLeft–right

擅 (shàn) means “to claim”. It is made of 扌 + 亶 and has 16 strokes.

Break 擅 into its parts

What 擅 is made of

擅 stroke order

擅 stroke order diagram: 16 strokes, numbered in writing order
擅 is written with 16 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 擅长

她擅长画画和唱歌。Tā shàncháng huàhuà hé chànggē.She is good at drawing and singing.
你最擅长哪门课?Nǐ zuì shàncháng nǎ mén kè?Which subject are you best at?

Words with 擅

Also built with 扌

Quick facts

Pinyinshàn
Meaningto claim
Strokes16
PatternLeft–right

Questions about 擅

What does 擅 mean?

擅 (shàn) means “to claim”.

How many strokes does 擅 have?

擅 has 16 strokes.

What parts make up 擅?

擅 is made of 扌 (hand) and 亶 (real).

Keep learning

Start with HSK 1 · Group 1: 10 words with quick checks and spaced repeats.

Open the group