杉 (shān): meaning in a Chinese name
杉 (shān) means fir. In Chinese names it is a Wood-element character with 7 strokes.
Wood element 木
fir
upright and tall
Element
Wood 木
Radical
木
Strokes
7
Use
Leans masculine
In five-element thinking, Wood carries growth, vision, gentle strength. A name built on 杉 leans on that energy. More Wood element Chinese names or read what the five elements mean.
The radical
the wood radical (木): a living tree, which suggests growth, vitality, and quiet, rooted strength.
As a given-name character, 杉 leans masculine, but a skilled namer pairs it for balance and sound. It is 7 strokes to write.
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