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

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

The Chinese character 朕 (zhèn) means "I (imperial 'we', used by emperors)". with 10 strokes and the radical 月.

Q: How do you write 朕 stroke by stroke?

朕 has 10 strokes. The radical is 月. 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 朕 and 朊?

朕 (zhèn) and 朊 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 朕?

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

Q: What common words use 朕?

Common words containing 朕 include: 朕 (zhèn) — I (imperial 'we', used by emperors); 朕兆 (zhèn zhào) — Omen; sign.

How to Write 朕

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

朕 is pronounced zhèn in Mandarin Chinese. It means I (imperial 'we', used by emperors).

Common Words with 朕

朕 zhèn

I (imperial 'we', used by emperors)

朕兆 zhèn zhào

Omen; sign

Example Sentences

朕知道了。

zhèn zhī dào le

I have been informed (Imperial response).

朕是皇帝。

zhèn shì huáng dì

I am the emperor.

这是一个朕兆。

zhè shì yí gè zhèn zhào

This is an omen.

Similar Characters

朊 ruǎn

朋 péng

服 fú

Practice Writing 朕 (zhèn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 朕

What does 朕 (zhèn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 朕 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 朕 and 朊?

What mistakes do learners make writing 朕?

What common words use 朕?

How to Write 朕 (zhèn)