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

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

The Chinese character 振 (zhèn) means "to shake; to flap; to brace up". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 振 stroke by stroke?

振 has 10 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 振 and 㧜?

振 (zhèn) and 㧜 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 振?

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

Q: What common words use 振?

Common words containing 振 include: 振动 (zhèn dòng) — vibration; to vibrate; 振作 (zhèn zuò) — to pull oneself together; to cheer up; 振兴 (zhèn xīng) — to revitalize; to promote; to develop.

How to Write 振

The character 振 (zhèn) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 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

振 is pronounced zhèn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to shake; to flap; to brace up.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 振 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 振

振动 zhèn dòng

vibration; to vibrate

振作 zhèn zuò

to pull oneself together; to cheer up

振兴 zhèn xīng

to revitalize; to promote; to develop

Example Sentences

手机在桌上振动。

shǒu jī zài zhuō shàng zhèn dòng

The phone is vibrating on the table.

你要振作起来。

nǐ yào zhèn zuò qǐ lái

You need to pull yourself together.

振兴家乡的经济。

zhèn xīng jiā xiāng de jīng jì

Revitalize the economy of one's hometown.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

抨 pēng

披 pī

Practice Writing 振 (zhèn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 振

What does 振 (zhèn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 振 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 振 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 振?

What common words use 振?

How to Write 振 (zhèn)