COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 陣 is built
Traditional etymology note: A formation 阝of soldiers 車
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How to Write 陣 (zhèn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
row, column; ranks, troop formation
zhènTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhèn
陣
row, column; ranks, troop formation
Common words
zhèn
陣
row, column; ranks, troop formation
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 陣
Say “zhèn” 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 陣
Common words and phrases
zhèn
row, column; ranks, troop formation
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“陣”。
Zhège zì shì “zhèn”.
This character is “陣”.
我正在学习“陣”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhèn” zì.
I am learning the character “陣”.
请写一遍“陣”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhèn”.
Please write “陣” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 陣?
陣 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 陣 (zhèn) mean?
陣 (zhèn) means row, column; ranks, troop formation.
What is the radical of 陣?
The radical of 陣 is 阝, associated with Not yet classified.