COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 鸩 is built
Traditional etymology note: 鸟 (bird) suggests the meaning, while 冘 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 鸩 (zhèn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
legendary bird whose feathers can be used as poison
zhènTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhèn
鸩
legendary bird whose feathers can be used as poison
Common words
zhèn
鸩
legendary bird whose feathers can be used as poison
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 鸩
Say “zhèn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 鸩
Common words and phrases
zhèn
legendary bird whose feathers can be used as poison
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“鸩”。
Zhège zì shì “zhèn”.
This character is “鸩”.
我正在学习“鸩”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhèn” zì.
I am learning the character “鸩”.
请写一遍“鸩”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhèn”.
Please write “鸩” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 鸩?
鸩 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 鸩 (zhèn) mean?
鸩 (zhèn) means legendary bird whose feathers can be used as poison.
What is the radical of 鸩?
The radical of 鸩 is 鸟, associated with Not yet classified.