COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 侦 is built
Traditional etymology note: 亻 (person) suggests the meaning, while 贞 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 侦 (zhēn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to scout
zhēnTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhēn
侦
to scout
Common words
zhēn chá
侦查
to detect; to investigate
zhēn tàn
侦探
detective; to do detective work
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
侦
侦
侦
侦
侦
侦
侦
侦
LEARNING TIP
Remember 侦
Say “zhēn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 侦
Common words and phrases
zhēn chá
to detect; to investigate
zhēn tàn
detective; to do detective work
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“侦”。
Zhège zì shì “zhēn”.
This character is “侦”.
我正在学习“侦”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhēn” zì.
I am learning the character “侦”.
请写一遍“侦”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhēn”.
Please write “侦” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 侦?
侦 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 侦 (zhēn) mean?
侦 (zhēn) means to scout.
What is the radical of 侦?
The radical of 侦 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.