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

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

The Chinese character 轸 (zhěn) means "Crossbar at the back of a carriage; to feel sorrow". with 9 strokes and the radical 车.

Q: How do you write 轸 stroke by stroke?

轸 has 9 strokes. The radical is 车. 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 轸 and 斩?

轸 (zhěn) and 斩 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 轸?

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

Q: What common words use 轸?

Common words containing 轸 include: 轸念 (zhěn niàn) — To cherish the memory of; to deeply miss; 轸怀 (zhěn huái) — To cherish the memory of; to feel deep concern; 轸 (zhěn) — Crossbar at the back of a carriage; to feel sorrow.

How to Write 轸

The character 轸 (zhěn) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 车 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

轸 is pronounced zhěn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Crossbar at the back of a carriage; to feel sorrow.

Common Words with 轸

轸念 zhěn niàn

To cherish the memory of; to deeply miss

轸怀 zhěn huái

To cherish the memory of; to feel deep concern

轸 zhěn

Crossbar at the back of a carriage; to feel sorrow

Example Sentences

他轸念远方的故友。

tā zhěn niàn yuǎn fāng de gù yǒu

He deeply misses his old friend far away.

这件往事令人轸怀。

zhè jiàn wǎng shì lìng rén zhěn huái

This past event is sorrowfully remembered.

轸是车后的横木。

zhěn shì chē hòu de héng mù

Zhen is the crossbar at the back of a carriage.

Similar Characters

斩 zhǎn

軎 wèi

轩 xuān

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Frequently Asked Questions about 轸

What does 轸 (zhěn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 轸 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 轸 and 斩?

What mistakes do learners make writing 轸?

What common words use 轸?

How to Write 轸 (zhěn)