COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 真 is built
Traditional etymology note: A straight 直 (that is, level) table 几
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How to Write 真 (zhēn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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zhēnTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhēn
真
really
Common words
rèn zhēn
认真
conscientious; earnest; serious; to take seriously
zhēn zhèng
真正
genuine; real; true; really; indeed
zhēn chéng
真诚
sincere; genuine; true
zhēn shí
真实
true; real
chuán zhēn
传真
to fax; a fax; (literary) to portray vividly in painting
tiān zhēn
天真
naive; innocent; artless
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 真
Say “zhēn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
rèn zhēn
conscientious; earnest; serious; to take seriously
zhēn zhèng
genuine; real; true; really; indeed
zhēn chéng
sincere; genuine; true
zhēn shí
true; real
chuán zhēn
to fax; a fax; (literary) to portray vividly in painting
tiān zhēn
naive; innocent; artless
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 真?
真 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 真 (zhēn) mean?
真 (zhēn) means really.
What is the radical of 真?
The radical of 真 is 目, associated with Not yet classified.