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

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

The Chinese character 斟 (zhēn) means "To pour / To consider". with 13 strokes and the radical 斗.

Q: How do you write 斟 stroke by stroke?

斟 has 13 strokes. The radical is 斗. 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 斟 and 斛?

斟 (zhēn) and 斛 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 斟?

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

Q: What common words use 斟?

Common words containing 斟 include: 斟酒 (zhēn jiǔ) — To pour wine; 斟茶 (zhēn chá) — To pour tea; 斟酌 (zhēn zhuó) — To deliberate / To consider.

How to Write 斟

The character 斟 (zhēn) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 斗 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

斟 is pronounced zhēn in Mandarin Chinese. It means To pour / To consider.

Common Words with 斟

斟酒 zhēn jiǔ

To pour wine

斟茶 zhēn chá

To pour tea

斟酌 zhēn zhuó

To deliberate / To consider

Example Sentences

请给我斟酒。

qǐng gěi wǒ zhēn jiǔ

Please pour some wine for me.

他在为大家斟茶。

tā zài wèi dà jiā zhēn chá

He is pouring tea for everyone.

这件事要再斟酌。

zhè jiàn shì yào zài zhēn zhuó

This matter needs further consideration.

Similar Characters

斛 hú

斜 xié

斡 wò

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Frequently Asked Questions about 斟

What does 斟 (zhēn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 斟 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 斟 and 斛?

What mistakes do learners make writing 斟?

What common words use 斟?

How to Write 斟 (zhēn)