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

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

The Chinese character 真 (zhēn) means "real; true; really". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 目.

Q: How do you write 真 stroke by stroke?

真 has 10 strokes. The radical is 目. 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 真 and 盱?

真 (zhēn) and 盱 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 真?

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

Q: What common words use 真?

Common words containing 真 include: 真的 (zhēn de) — really; true; 真好 (zhēn hǎo) — really good; great; 认真 (rèn zhēn) — serious; earnest; conscientious.

How to Write 真

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

真 is pronounced zhēn in Mandarin Chinese. It means real; true; really.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 真 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 真

真的 zhēn de

really; true

真好 zhēn hǎo

really good; great

认真 rèn zhēn

serious; earnest; conscientious

Example Sentences

这是真的吗？

zhè shì zhēn de ma

Is this true?

今天天气真好。

jīn tiān tiān qì zhēn hǎo

The weather is really nice today.

他学习很认真。

tā xué xí hěn rèn zhēn

He studies very seriously.

Similar Characters

盱 xū

盲 máng

直 zhí

Practice Writing 真 (zhēn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 真

What does 真 (zhēn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 真 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 真 and 盱?

What mistakes do learners make writing 真?

What common words use 真?

How to Write 真 (zhēn)