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

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

The Chinese character 镇 (zhèn) means "Town / To suppress". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 15 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 镇 stroke by stroke?

镇 has 15 strokes. The radical is 钅. 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 镇 and 锖?

镇 (zhèn) and 锖 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 镇?

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

Q: What common words use 镇?

Common words containing 镇 include: 小镇 (xiǎo zhèn) — small town; 镇静 (zhèn jìng) — Calm / Sedate; 乡镇 (xiāng zhèn) — villages and towns; township.

How to Write 镇

The character 镇 (zhèn) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 钅 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

镇 is pronounced zhèn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Town / To suppress.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 镇 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 镇

小镇 xiǎo zhèn

small town

镇静 zhèn jìng

Calm / Sedate

乡镇 xiāng zhèn

villages and towns; township

Example Sentences

我住在一个安静的小镇。

wǒ zhù zài yí gè ān jìng de xiǎo zhèn

I live in a quiet small town.

请大家保持镇静。

qǐng dà jiā bǎo chí zhèn jìng

Everyone, please remain calm.

这个乡镇发展很快。

zhè ge xiāng zhèn fā zhǎn hěn kuài

This town is developing very fast.

Similar Characters

锖 qiāng

锗 zhě

锘 nuò

Practice Writing 镇 (zhèn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 镇

What does 镇 (zhèn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 镇 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 镇 and 锖?

What mistakes do learners make writing 镇?

What common words use 镇?

How to Write 镇 (zhèn)