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

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

The Chinese character 阵 (zhèn) means "a burst; a spell; period of time". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 阵 stroke by stroke?

阵 has 6 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 阵 and 邓?

阵 (zhèn) and 邓 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 阵?

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

Q: What common words use 阵?

Common words containing 阵 include: 一阵 (yī zhèn) — a burst; a spell; a period of time; 阵雨 (zhèn yǔ) — shower (rain); 阵地 (zhèn dì) — position; front; battlefield.

How to Write 阵

The character 阵 (zhèn) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 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

阵 is pronounced zhèn in Mandarin Chinese. It means a burst; a spell; period of time.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 阵 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 阵

一阵 yī zhèn

a burst; a spell; a period of time

阵雨 zhèn yǔ

shower (rain)

阵地 zhèn dì

position; front; battlefield

Example Sentences

刚才下了一阵雨。

gāng cái xià le yī zhèn yǔ

It rained just now.

今天下午有阵雨。

jīn tiān xià wǔ yǒu zhèn yǔ

There are showers this afternoon.

战士们守住了阵地。

zhàn shì men shǒu zhù le zhèn dì

The soldiers held their ground.

Similar Characters

邓 dèng

邗 hán

邘 yú

Practice Writing 阵 (zhèn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 阵

What does 阵 (zhèn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 阵 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 阵 and 邓?

What mistakes do learners make writing 阵?

What common words use 阵?

How to Write 阵 (zhèn)