COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 正 is built
Traditional etymology note: A foot 止 stopping in the right place 一
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How to Write 正 (zhèng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
straight
zhèngTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhèng
正
straight
Common words
zhèng zài
正在
just at (that time); right in (that place); right in the middle of (doing sth)
zhèng cháng
正常
regular; normal; ordinary
zhèng hǎo
正好
just (in time); just right; just enough; to happen to
zhèng què
正确
correct; sound; right; proper
zhèng shì
正式
formal; official
zhēn zhèng
真正
genuine; real; true; really; indeed
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
正
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正
正
正
正
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 正
Say “zhèng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 正
Common words and phrases
zhèng zài
just at (that time); right in (that place); right in the middle of (doing sth)
zhèng cháng
regular; normal; ordinary
zhèng hǎo
just (in time); just right; just enough; to happen to
zhèng què
correct; sound; right; proper
zhèng shì
formal; official
zhēn zhèng
genuine; real; true; really; indeed
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“正”。
Zhège zì shì “zhèng”.
This character is “正”.
我正在学习“正”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhèng” zì.
I am learning the character “正”.
请写一遍“正”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhèng”.
Please write “正” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 正?
正 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 正 (zhèng) mean?
正 (zhèng) means straight.
What is the radical of 正?
The radical of 正 is 止, associated with Not yet classified.