枕 (zhěn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 枕 (zhěn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 枕 (zhěn) means "pillow; to rest one's head on". with 8 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 枕 stroke by stroke?

枕 has 8 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 枕 and 朱?

枕 (zhěn) and 朱 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 枕?

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

Q: What common words use 枕?

Common words containing 枕 include: 枕头 (zhěn tou) — pillow; 枕巾 (zhěn jīn) — pillow towel; pillow cover; 枕边 (zhěn biān) — bedside; by the pillow.

How to Write 枕

The character 枕 (zhěn) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 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

枕 is pronounced zhěn in Mandarin Chinese. It means pillow; to rest one's head on.

Common Words with 枕

枕头 zhěn tou

pillow

枕巾 zhěn jīn

pillow towel; pillow cover

枕边 zhěn biān

bedside; by the pillow

Example Sentences

这个枕头很舒服。

zhè ge zhěn tou hěn shū fú

This pillow is very comfortable.

我买了一条新枕巾。

wǒ mǎi le yī tiáo xīn zhěn jīn

I bought a new pillow towel.

书就在他的枕边。

shū jiù zài tā de zhěn biān

The book is right by his pillow.

Similar Characters

朱 zhū

朴 pō

朵 duǒ

Practice Writing 枕 (zhěn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 枕

What does 枕 (zhěn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 枕 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 枕 and 朱?

What mistakes do learners make writing 枕?

What common words use 枕?

How to Write 枕 (zhěn)