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

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

The Chinese character 震 (zhèn) means "To shake; to vibrate; to shock". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 15 strokes and the radical 雨.

Q: How do you write 震 stroke by stroke?

震 has 15 strokes. The radical is 雨. 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 震 and 零?

震 (zhèn) and 零 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 震?

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

Q: What common words use 震?

Common words containing 震 include: 地震 (dì zhèn) — Earthquake; 震惊 (zhèn jīng) — To shock; to astonish; 震动 (zhèn dòng) — Vibration; to shake.

How to Write 震

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

震 is pronounced zhèn in Mandarin Chinese. It means To shake; to vibrate; to shock.

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

Common Words with 震

地震 dì zhèn

Earthquake

震惊 zhèn jīng

To shock; to astonish

震动 zhèn dòng

Vibration; to shake

Example Sentences

地震时不要惊慌。

dì zhèn shí bú yào jīng huāng

Do not panic during an earthquake.

大家都感到很震惊。

dà jiā dōu gǎn dào hěn zhèn jīng

Everyone felt very shocked.

手机在桌上震动。

shǒu jī zài zhuō shàng zhèn dòng

The phone is vibrating on the table.

Similar Characters

零 líng

雷 léi

雹 báo

Practice Writing 震 (zhèn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 震

What does 震 (zhèn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 震 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 震 and 零?

What mistakes do learners make writing 震?

What common words use 震?

How to Write 震 (zhèn)