侦 (zhēn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 侦 (zhēn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 侦 (zhēn) means "to scout; to detect; to investigate". with 8 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 侦 stroke by stroke?

侦 has 8 strokes. The radical is 亻. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 侦 and 仰?

侦 (zhēn) and 仰 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 侦?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 亻. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 侦?

Common words containing 侦 include: 侦探 (zhēn tàn) — detective; 侦察 (zhēn chá) — to scout; reconnaissance; 侦破 (zhēn pò) — to solve (a crime); to uncover.

How to Write 侦

The character 侦 (zhēn) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

侦 is pronounced zhēn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to scout; to detect; to investigate.

Common Words with 侦

侦探 zhēn tàn

detective

侦察 zhēn chá

to scout; reconnaissance

侦破 zhēn pò

to solve (a crime); to uncover

Example Sentences

他是一个侦探。

tā shì yí gè zhēn tàn

He is a detective.

警察在侦察案件。

jǐng chá zài zhēn chá àn jiàn

The police are investigating the case.

案件已经侦破了。

àn jiàn yǐ jīng zhēn pò le

The case has been solved.

Similar Characters

仰 yǎng

仲 zhòng

仳 pǐ

Practice Writing 侦 (zhēn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 侦

What does 侦 (zhēn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 侦 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 侦 and 仰?

What mistakes do learners make writing 侦?

What common words use 侦?

How to Write 侦 (zhēn)