How to write 莘

莘 [shēn] 1. Long in appearance. 2. Numerous; for example, 许多 (xǔduō) 学子 (students). 3. A surname. 莘 [shēn] 1. Appearance of being numerous ([En.] numerous). 2. Long ([En.] long). 引 1. From 《国语·晋语》: 莘莘征夫, meaning "莘莘, numerous." 2. From 《七发》: 莘莘将将, meaning "莘莘, a multitude." 3. From 《庄子·徐无鬼》: 祸之长也兹莘, explanation stating "莘, many." 例 莘莘 [shēn shēn] 莘 [shēn] 1. The name of an ancient state ([En.] Shen state), also known as 有辛 (Youshin), 有莘 (Youxin), or 有侁 (Youjing). Located in what is now northern Cao County, Shandong Province. Example: 莘老 (referring to the ancient figure Yi Yin, who once farmed in the fields of Youxin); 莘野 (referring to a place of seclusion). 2. A surname. 3. See also xīn. 莘 [xīn] 1. Name of a plant. 2. Place name. 3. See also shēn. 莘 [xīn] 1. Name of a plant. Example: 细莘 (Xì shēn) is a perennial herb. 2. Place name. Example: 莘庄 (Xīn zhuāng, located in Shanghai). 3. See also shēn. 细莘 is a type of medicinal herb. 莘庄 is a geographical location in Shanghai.