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

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

The Chinese character 桢 (zhēn) means "Evergreen tree / Post". with 10 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 桢 stroke by stroke?

桢 has 10 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 桢 and 杪?

桢 (zhēn) and 杪 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 桢?

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

Q: What common words use 桢?

Common words containing 桢 include: 桢楠 (zhēn nán) — Zhennan (a precious species of Phoebe tree); 桢木 (zhēn mù) — Zhenmu (a type of hard evergreen wood); 桢干 (zhēn gàn) — Mainstay / Pillar.

How to Write 桢

The character 桢 (zhēn) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 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

桢 is pronounced zhēn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Evergreen tree / Post.

Common Words with 桢

桢楠 zhēn nán

Zhennan (a precious species of Phoebe tree)

桢木 zhēn mù

Zhenmu (a type of hard evergreen wood)

桢干 zhēn gàn

Mainstay / Pillar

Example Sentences

桢楠是名贵木材。

zhēn nán shì míng guì mù cái

Zhennan is a precious type of wood.

桢木质地很硬。

zhēn mù zhì dì hěn yìng

Zhenmu wood has a very hard texture.

他是国家的桢干。

tā shì guó jiā de zhēn gàn

He is a backbone of the country.

Similar Characters

杪 miǎo

杭 háng

杯 bēi

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Frequently Asked Questions about 桢

What does 桢 (zhēn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 桢 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 桢 and 杪?

What mistakes do learners make writing 桢?

What common words use 桢?

How to Write 桢 (zhēn)