Writing
铲 (chǎn) — how to say "shovel" in Chinese
铲
Shovel
noun · verb
Radicals / Keys
金
Gold
#167 · jīn · 8 strokes
Collocations
一把铁铲
yī bǎ tiě chǎn
an iron shovel
铲平土堆
chǎn píng tǔ duī
shovel a mound of earth flat
Examples
这把铲子很重，我用它挖土。
This shovel is very heavy, I use it to dig soil.
他用铲子。
He uses a shovel.
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Frequently asked questions
Shovel meaning in Chinese
"shovel" in Chinese is 铲 (chǎn).
What does 铲 mean in English?
铲 (chǎn) means "Shovel".
How is 铲 pronounced?
It is pronounced chǎn (written as chan). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "shovel" in Chinese characters?
It is written 铲 and has 11 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 铲?
铲 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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