COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 振 is built
Traditional etymology note: 扌 (hand) suggests the meaning, while 辰 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 振 (zhèn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to shake
zhènTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhèn
振
to shake
Common words
zhèn dòng
振动
to vibrate; to shake; vibration
zhèn fèn
振奋
to stir oneself up; to raise one's spirits; to inspire
zhèn xīng
振兴
to revive; to revitalize; to invigorate; to re-energize
zhèn zuò
振作
to bestir oneself; to pull oneself together; to cheer up; to uplift
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
振
振
振
振
振
振
振
振
LEARNING TIP
Remember 振
Say “zhèn” 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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 振
Common words and phrases
zhèn dòng
to vibrate; to shake; vibration
zhèn fèn
to stir oneself up; to raise one's spirits; to inspire
zhèn xīng
to revive; to revitalize; to invigorate; to re-energize
zhèn zuò
to bestir oneself; to pull oneself together; to cheer up; to uplift
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“振”。
Zhège zì shì “zhèn”.
This character is “振”.
我正在学习“振”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhèn” zì.
I am learning the character “振”.
请写一遍“振”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhèn”.
Please write “振” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 振?
振 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 振 (zhèn) mean?
振 (zhèn) means to shake.
What is the radical of 振?
The radical of 振 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.