COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 镇 is built
Traditional etymology note: 钅 (metal) suggests the meaning, while 真 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 镇 (zhèn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to press down
zhènTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 15 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhèn
镇
to press down
Common words
chéng zhèn
城镇
town; cities and towns
zhèn dìng
镇定
calm; unperturbed; cool
zhèn jìng
镇静
calm; cool
zhèn
镇
to press down; to calm; to subdue; to suppress
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
镇
镇
镇
镇
镇
镇
镇
镇
LEARNING TIP
Remember 镇
Say “zhèn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 15 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 镇
Common words and phrases
chéng zhèn
town; cities and towns
zhèn dìng
calm; unperturbed; cool
zhèn jìng
calm; cool
zhèn
to press down; to calm; to subdue; to suppress
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“镇”。
Zhège zì shì “zhèn”.
This character is “镇”.
我正在学习“镇”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhèn” zì.
I am learning the character “镇”.
请写一遍“镇”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhèn”.
Please write “镇” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 镇?
镇 is written with 15 strokes.
What does 镇 (zhèn) mean?
镇 (zhèn) means to press down.
What is the radical of 镇?
The radical of 镇 is 钅, associated with Not yet classified.