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

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

The Chinese character 榛 (zhēn) means "Hazel". with 14 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 榛 stroke by stroke?

榛 has 14 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 榛 and 棉?

榛 (zhēn) and 棉 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 榛?

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 榛?

Common words containing 榛 include: 榛子 (zhēn zi) — Hazelnut; 榛仁 (zhēn rén) — Hazelnut kernel; 榛树 (zhēn shù) — Hazel tree.

How to Write 榛

The character 榛 (zhēn) is written with 14 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

榛 is pronounced zhēn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Hazel.

Common Words with 榛

榛子 zhēn zi

Hazelnut

榛仁 zhēn rén

Hazelnut kernel

榛树 zhēn shù

Hazel tree

Example Sentences

我喜欢吃榛子。

wǒ xǐ huān chī zhēn zi

I like eating hazelnuts.

巧克力里有榛仁。

qiǎo kè lì lǐ yǒu zhēn rén

There are hazelnuts in the chocolate.

山上有榛树。

shān shàng yǒu zhēn shù

There are hazel trees on the mountain.

Similar Characters

棉 mián

棋 qí

棍 gùn

Practice Writing 榛 (zhēn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 榛

What does 榛 (zhēn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 榛 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 榛 and 棉?

What mistakes do learners make writing 榛?

What common words use 榛?

How to Write 榛 (zhēn)