COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 阵 is built
Traditional etymology note: A formation 阝of soldiers 车
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How to Write 阵 (zhèn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
disposition of troops
zhènTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhèn
阵
disposition of troops
Common words
yí zhèn
一阵
a burst; a fit; a peal; a spell (period of time)
zhèn yǔ
阵雨
shower (rain)
zhèn dì
阵地
(military) position; front
zhèn róng
阵容
troop arrangement; battle formation; lineup (of a sports team etc)
zhèn yíng
阵营
group of people; camp; faction; sides in a dispute
zhèn
阵
disposition of troops; wave; spate; burst
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
阵
阵
阵
阵
阵
阵
阵
阵
LEARNING TIP
Remember 阵
Say “zhèn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 阵
Common words and phrases
yí zhèn
a burst; a fit; a peal; a spell (period of time)
zhèn yǔ
shower (rain)
zhèn dì
(military) position; front
zhèn róng
troop arrangement; battle formation; lineup (of a sports team etc)
zhèn yíng
group of people; camp; faction; sides in a dispute
zhèn
disposition of troops; wave; spate; burst
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“阵”。
Zhège zì shì “zhèn”.
This character is “阵”.
我正在学习“阵”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhèn” zì.
I am learning the character “阵”.
请写一遍“阵”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhèn”.
Please write “阵” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 阵?
阵 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 阵 (zhèn) mean?
阵 (zhèn) means disposition of troops.
What is the radical of 阵?
The radical of 阵 is 阝, associated with Not yet classified.