Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "呻", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "呻", and master the standard way of writing the character "呻".
Free Printable Handwriting Practice with Stroke Order: 呻
Printable Writing Practice Worksheet of "呻" in Portrait Orientation (Tian Zi Ge)
呻 [shēn]
【Part of Speech】 Verb
【Original Meaning】 Chant
1. To produce a sound of groaning or moaning when in pain, as in "无病~~" (figuratively meaning that speech or writing lacks substance).
- Example: 范成大《藻侄比课》:学业荒呻毕。
- Similar expressions:
- 吟毕 (to read a book; 毕 refers to a book);
- 吟唤 (to moan or cry out due to hardship or illness).
2. To groan softly when in pain or discomfort.
- Example: 刘禹锡《上杜司徒书》:疾者思愈,必呻而求医。
- Similar expressions:
- 吟呼 (to moan or shout due to hardship or illness; to chant loudly);
- 吟恫 (to emit sounds due to pain);
- 吟楚 (to moan in pain);
- 吟鸣 (to produce a mournful sound);
- 吟嘶 (to moan and shout).