圳 (zhèn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 圳 (zhèn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 圳 (zhèn) means "Ditch / Irrigation channel". with 6 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 圳 stroke by stroke?

圳 has 6 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 圳 and 圣?

圳 (zhèn) and 圣 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 圳?

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

Q: What common words use 圳?

Common words containing 圳 include: 深圳 (shēn zhèn) — Shenzhen (a major city in Guangdong province); 田圳 (tián zhèn) — irrigation ditch in a field; 圳沟 (zhèn gōu) — Drainage ditch.

How to Write 圳

The character 圳 (zhèn) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

圳 is pronounced zhèn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Ditch / Irrigation channel.

Common Words with 圳

深圳 shēn zhèn

Shenzhen (a major city in Guangdong province)

田圳 tián zhèn

irrigation ditch in a field

圳沟 zhèn gōu

Drainage ditch

Example Sentences

深圳是一个大城市。

shēn zhèn shì yí gè dà chéng shì

Shenzhen is a big city.

田圳里有很多水。

tián zhèn lǐ yǒu hěn duō shuǐ

There is a lot of water in the field ditch.

水流进了圳沟。

shuǐ liú jìn le zhèn gōu

Water flowed into the irrigation ditch.

Similar Characters

圣 shèng

圤 pú

在 zài

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Frequently Asked Questions about 圳

What does 圳 (zhèn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 圳 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 圳 and 圣?

What mistakes do learners make writing 圳?

What common words use 圳?

How to Write 圳 (zhèn)