COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 鄭 is built
Traditional etymology note: A city 阝 guarding a pass 奠
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How to Write 鄭 (zhèng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
state in today's Henan; surname
zhèngTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 14 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhèng
鄭
state in today's Henan; surname
Common words
zhèng
鄭
state in today's Henan; surname
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 鄭
Say “zhèng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 14 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 鄭
Common words and phrases
zhèng
state in today's Henan; surname
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“鄭”。
Zhège zì shì “zhèng”.
This character is “鄭”.
我正在学习“鄭”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhèng” zì.
I am learning the character “鄭”.
请写一遍“鄭”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhèng”.
Please write “鄭” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 鄭?
鄭 is written with 14 strokes.
What does 鄭 (zhèng) mean?
鄭 (zhèng) means state in today's Henan; surname.
What is the radical of 鄭?
The radical of 鄭 is 阝, associated with Not yet classified.