How to Write 善 (shàn) — Chinese Stroke Order
Meaning: good (virtuous), benevolent, well-disposed · 12 strokes · HSK 5
Character facts
| Character | 善 |
|---|---|
| Pinyin | shàn |
| Strokes | 12 |
| HSK level | HSK 5 |
| Unicode | U+5584 |
English meanings
- good (virtuous)
- benevolent
- well-disposed
- good at sth
- to improve or perfect
Words with 善
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 完善 | wán shàn | (of systems, facilities etc) comprehensive; well-developed |
| 改善 | gǎi shàn | to make better; to improve |
| 善于 | shàn yú | to be good at; to be adept at |
| 善良 | shàn liáng | good and honest; kindhearted |
| 慈善 | cí shàn | benevolent; charitable |
| 妥善 | tuǒ shàn | appropriate; proper |
| 不善 | bú shàn | bad; ill |
| 善意 | shàn yì | goodwill; benevolence |
| 善战 | shàn zhàn | |
| 友善 | yǒu shàn | friendly |
| 和善 | hé shàn | good-natured |
| 伪善 | wěi shàn | hypocritical |