shén

what (in 什么, etc.)

1Stroke Order Animation

0 strokes

2Readings & Meanings

  • shénwhat
  • shíten (used in fractions, writing checks etc); assorted; miscellaneous

3Structure

Left-right structure左右结构

is built from 2 parts.

4Common Words with

什么啊shí mó ā

what? (expressing surprise or disbelief)

干什么gàn shén meHSK 1

what are you doing; what for

没什么méi shén meHSK 1

nothing; never mind; it doesn't matter

什么shén meHSK 1

what; something; anything

什一奉献shí yī fèng xiàn

tithing

什刹海shí chà hǎi

Shichahai, scenic area of northwest Beijing with three lakes

5Example Sentences

你在干什么?

nǐ zài gān shí mó?

What are you doing?

没什么,别担心。

méi shí mó, bié dān xīn。

It's nothing, don't worry.

Other Characters Pronounced “shen” / “shi”