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

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

The Chinese character 珍 (zhēn) means "Precious; rare". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 王.

Q: How do you write 珍 stroke by stroke?

珍 has 9 strokes. The radical is 王. 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 珍 and 玓?

珍 (zhēn) and 玓 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 珍?

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

Q: What common words use 珍?

Common words containing 珍 include: 珍惜 (zhēn xī) — To cherish; to treasure; 珍珠 (zhēn zhū) — Pearl; 珍贵 (zhēn guì) — Precious; valuable.

How to Write 珍

The character 珍 (zhēn) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 王 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

珍 is pronounced zhēn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Precious; rare.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 珍 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 珍

珍惜 zhēn xī

To cherish; to treasure

珍珠 zhēn zhū

Pearl

珍贵 zhēn guì

Precious; valuable

Example Sentences

我们要珍惜时间。

wǒ men yào zhēn xī shí jiān

We should cherish time.

珍珠是圆圆的。

zhēn zhū shì yuán yuán de

Pearls are round.

这份礼物很珍贵。

zhè fèn lǐ wù hěn zhēn guì

This gift is very precious.

Similar Characters

玓 dì

玖 jiǔ

玗 yú

Practice Writing 珍 (zhēn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 珍

What does 珍 (zhēn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 珍 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 珍 and 玓?

What mistakes do learners make writing 珍?

What common words use 珍?

How to Write 珍 (zhēn)