COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 珍 is built
Traditional etymology note: 王 (jade) suggests the meaning, while 彡 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 珍 (zhēn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
precious thing
zhēnTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhēn
珍
precious thing
Common words
zhēn guì
珍贵
precious
zhēn xī
珍惜
to treasure; to value; to cherish
zhēn zhū
珍珠
pearl
xiù zhēn
袖珍
pocket-sized; pocket (book etc)
zhēn cáng
珍藏
a collection of rare and valuable items; to collect (such items)
zhēn shì
珍视
to place great importance on; to treasure
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 珍
Say “zhēn” 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 珍
Common words and phrases
zhēn guì
precious
zhēn xī
to treasure; to value; to cherish
zhēn zhū
pearl
xiù zhēn
pocket-sized; pocket (book etc)
zhēn cáng
a collection of rare and valuable items; to collect (such items)
zhēn shì
to place great importance on; to treasure
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“珍”。
Zhège zì shì “zhēn”.
This character is “珍”.
我正在学习“珍”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhēn” zì.
I am learning the character “珍”.
请写一遍“珍”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhēn”.
Please write “珍” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 珍?
珍 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 珍 (zhēn) mean?
珍 (zhēn) means precious thing.
What is the radical of 珍?
The radical of 珍 is 王, associated with Not yet classified.