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桑

桑 (sāng) · mulberry tree

10 strokesTop–bottom

桑 (sāng) means “mulberry tree”. It is made of 叒 + 木 and has 10 strokes.

Break 桑 into its parts

What 桑 is made of

桑 stroke order

桑 stroke order diagram: 10 strokes, numbered in writing order
桑 is written with 10 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 饱经沧桑

这位老人饱经沧桑,却一直很乐观。Zhè wèi lǎorén bǎojīngcāngsāng, què yìzhí hěn lèguān.This old man has been through a lot but is always optimistic.
这座古城饱经沧桑,仍然很美。Zhè zuò gǔchéng bǎojīngcāngsāng, réngrán hěn měi.This ancient town has been through a lot and is still beautiful.

Words with 桑

Also built with 叒

Quick facts

Pinyinsāng
Meaningmulberry tree
Strokes10
PatternTop–bottom

Questions about 桑

What does 桑 mean?

桑 (sāng) means “mulberry tree”.

How many strokes does 桑 have?

桑 has 10 strokes.

What parts make up 桑?

桑 is made of 叒 (obedient) and 木 (tree).

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