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

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

The Chinese character 甄 (zhēn) means "to distinguish; to screen; to examine". with 13 strokes and the radical 瓦.

Q: How do you write 甄 stroke by stroke?

甄 has 13 strokes. The radical is 瓦. 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 甄 and 瓿?

甄 (zhēn) and 瓿 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 甄?

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

Q: What common words use 甄?

Common words containing 甄 include: 甄选 (zhēn xuǎn) — to select; to screen; 甄别 (zhēn bié) — to screen; to verify; to discriminate; 甄试 (zhēn shì) — screening test; qualifying examination.

How to Write 甄

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

甄 is pronounced zhēn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to distinguish; to screen; to examine.

Common Words with 甄

甄选 zhēn xuǎn

to select; to screen

甄别 zhēn bié

to screen; to verify; to discriminate

甄试 zhēn shì

screening test; qualifying examination

Example Sentences

公司正在甄选新员工。

gōng sī zhèng zài zhēn xuǎn xīn yuán gōng

The company is screening new employees.

我们要学会甄别真假。

wǒ men yào xué huì zhēn bié zhēn jiǎ

We should learn to distinguish truth from falsehood.

他参加了学校的甄试。

tā cān jiā le xué xiào de zhēn shì

He took part in the school's screening test.

Similar Characters

瓿 bù

甍 méng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 甄

What does 甄 (zhēn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 甄 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 甄 and 瓿?

What mistakes do learners make writing 甄?

What common words use 甄?

How to Write 甄 (zhēn)