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

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

The Chinese character 砧 (zhēn) means "Chopping block / Anvil". with 10 strokes and the radical 石.

Q: How do you write 砧 stroke by stroke?

砧 has 10 strokes. The radical is 石. 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 砧 and 矸?

砧 (zhēn) and 矸 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 砧?

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

Q: What common words use 砧?

Common words containing 砧 include: 砧板 (zhēn bǎn) — Chopping board; 砧木 (zhēn mù) — Rootstock; 砧骨 (zhēn gǔ) — Incus (ear bone).

How to Write 砧

The character 砧 (zhēn) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 石 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

砧 is pronounced zhēn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Chopping block / Anvil.

Common Words with 砧

砧板 zhēn bǎn

Chopping board

砧木 zhēn mù

Rootstock

砧骨 zhēn gǔ

Incus (ear bone)

Example Sentences

他在砧板上切菜。

tā zài zhēn bǎn shàng qiè cài

He is chopping vegetables on the cutting board.

这棵树需要砧木。

zhè kē shù xū yào zhēn mù

This tree needs a rootstock.

耳朵里有砧骨。

ěr duǒ lǐ yǒu zhēn gǔ

There is an incus (anvil bone) in the ear.

Similar Characters

矸 gān

矻 kū

矽 xì

Practice Writing 砧 (zhēn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 砧

What does 砧 (zhēn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 砧 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 砧 and 矸?

What mistakes do learners make writing 砧?

What common words use 砧?

How to Write 砧 (zhēn)