Sound Clues (Phonetic)
申

申

shēnSound ClueSound clue Shēn (Explain / Extend)
Strokes 5 strokes
Clue Type Sound Clues (Phonetic)
Derivatives 5 chars
HSK Words 9 words
Core Meaning

Lightning stretching out, extend, sound clue for shēn / shén

Decomposition & Mnemonic

Look for 申 inside new characters. It often works like a shēn sound clue; the changing part usually tells you the meaning area.

法

3-Step Analysis & Application Strategy

3-step strategic thinking process to master characters containing this component

01

Identify component 申

Locate component 申 inside the target character before synthesizing the full glyph.

02

Leverage phonetic sound clue (shēn)

Use 申 as a sound anchor; the character has high likelihood of sharing pronunciation or rhyming with "shēn".

03

Analyze combined elements & verify

Examine the partnering radical or component to verify accurate tone, definition, and stroke order.

构

Key Derivative Characters (5 characters)

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神
shénMeaning Clue
礻

god, deity, spirit, supernatural being

伸
shēnMeaning Clue
亻

stretch

审
shěnMeaning Clue
宀

to examine, to investigate

呻
shēnMeaning Clue
口

to groan, to moan

绅
shēnMeaning Clue
纟

a gentleman's sash or girdle

词

Practical HSK Vocabulary (9)

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问

Component Learning FAQs

Frequently asked questions about component 申

What role does component 申 play in Chinese characters?

申 (shēn) is a core Hanzi building block serving as a Phonetic Sound Clue, present in key composite characters on Deetigo.

How can I use component 申 to memorize characters faster?

When encountering a new character with 申, use "shēn" as a phonetic anchor to guess its pronunciation, then check the remaining radical for semantic meaning.