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

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

The Chinese character 箴 (zhēn) means "admonition/needle". with 15 strokes and the radical 竹.

Q: How do you write 箴 stroke by stroke?

箴 has 15 strokes. The radical is 竹. 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 箴 and 筠?

箴 (zhēn) and 筠 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 箴?

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

Q: What common words use 箴?

Common words containing 箴 include: 箴言 (zhēn yán) — proverb/maxim; 警箴 (jǐng zhēn) — Warning; Admonition; 箴规 (zhēn guī) — admonitions/rules of conduct.

How to Write 箴

The character 箴 (zhēn) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 竹 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

箴 is pronounced zhēn in Mandarin Chinese. It means admonition/needle.

Common Words with 箴

箴言 zhēn yán

proverb/maxim

警箴 jǐng zhēn

Warning; Admonition

箴规 zhēn guī

admonitions/rules of conduct

Example Sentences

这是一句箴言。

zhè shì yī jù zhēn yán

This is a maxim.

他的话是警箴。

tā de huà shì jǐng zhēn

His words are a warning.

箴规很有用。

zhēn guī hěn yǒu yòng

Admonitions are very useful.

Similar Characters

筠 yún

筢 pá

筦 guǎn

Practice Writing 箴 (zhēn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 箴

What does 箴 (zhēn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 箴 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 箴 and 筠?

What mistakes do learners make writing 箴?

What common words use 箴?

How to Write 箴 (zhēn)