Everyday characterPicture

申

shēn

state; extend

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How it is built

Learned as one picture.

Originally a picture of lightning

Some notes are traditional explanations, not proven history.

申 gives the sound in

Characters that share the same sound part. Compare the pinyin to hear how close they are.

Built from 申 1

Characters that use it as a direct part, most common first.

Words 0

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