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shén

What does mean?

Traveler reading for VibeHanzi · seen at 1 published landmark

What it means

god

Spot it here

On deity plaques and altar labels around the City God’s image.

Remember this

Left radical tip: the 示 family often marks spirit-side work. Spot 神 on an altar label and you’re reading a heavenly job title — here, the City God’s.

Where you’ll see it

Quick answers

What does 神 (shén) mean for travelers?
god
Where will I see 神 in China?
On VibeHanzi it is taught at City God Temple. Each spot page shows the plaque context; Match locks the reading in under a minute.
How do I remember 神 on the street?
Left radical tip: the 示 family often marks spirit-side work. Spot 神 on an altar label and you’re reading a heavenly job title — here, the City God’s.