Quick Lookup Summary

山 (Pinyin: shān, Radical: 山, Structure: Semi-enclosure structure) has 3 strokes.According to national standard GF 0023-2020, the official stroke order sequence is:竖 → 竖折 → 竖.

山Standard

山 (shān) Stroke Order

Pinyin: shānRadical: 山Strokes: 3
Structure: Semi-enclosure structure

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Step-by-Step Stroke Order Breakdown (3 Strokes)

Progressive stroke-by-stroke breakdown. Completed strokes in deep ink, active stroke in vermilion red.

#1Vertical (shù)
Guidance:

Straight upright vertical pillar

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#2Vertical Turning (shù zhé)
Guidance:

Vertical pillar turning rightward

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#3Vertical (shù)
Guidance:

Straight upright vertical pillar

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