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牲

牲 (shēng) · sacrificial animal

9 strokesLeft–right

牲 (shēng) means “sacrificial animal”. It is made of 牛 + 生 and has 9 strokes.

Break 牲 into its parts

What 牲 is made of

牲 stroke order

牲 stroke order diagram: 9 strokes, numbered in writing order
牲 is written with 9 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 牲畜

农民在山上放牲畜。Nóngmín zài shānshàng fàng shēngchù.The farmers graze their livestock on the hill.
冬天要给牲畜准备足够的草。Dōngtiān yào gěi shēngchù zhǔnbèi zúgòu de cǎo.Enough hay must be prepared for the livestock in winter.

Words with 牲

Also built with 牛

Quick facts

Pinyinshēng
Meaningsacrificial animal
Strokes9
PatternLeft–right

Questions about 牲

What does 牲 mean?

牲 (shēng) means “sacrificial animal”.

How many strokes does 牲 have?

牲 has 9 strokes.

What parts make up 牲?

牲 is made of 牛 (ox) and 生 (life).

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