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

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

The Chinese character 鸩 (zhèn) means "Poisonous bird (mythical); poison". with 9 strokes and the radical 鸟.

Q: How do you write 鸩 stroke by stroke?

鸩 has 9 strokes. The radical is 鸟. 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 鸩 and 袅?

鸩 (zhèn) and 袅 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 鸩?

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

Q: What common words use 鸩?

Common words containing 鸩 include: 鸩毒 (zhèn dú) — Deadly poison; 饮鸩止渴 (yǐn zhèn zhǐ kě) — drinking poison to quench thirst; a short-sighted remedy that makes things worse; 鸩酒 (zhèn jiǔ) — Poisoned wine.

How to Write 鸩

The character 鸩 (zhèn) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鸟 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

鸩 is pronounced zhèn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Poisonous bird (mythical); poison.

Common Words with 鸩

鸩毒 zhèn dú

Deadly poison

饮鸩止渴 yǐn zhèn zhǐ kě

drinking poison to quench thirst; a short-sighted remedy that makes things worse

鸩酒 zhèn jiǔ

Poisoned wine

Example Sentences

古代人用鸩毒。

gǔ dài rén yòng zhèn dú

Ancient people used poisoned wine.

我们不能饮鸩止渴。

wǒ men bù néng yǐn zhèn zhǐ kě

We cannot seek temporary relief that results in disaster.

鸩酒是有毒的。

zhèn jiǔ shì yǒu dú de

Poisoned wine is toxic.

Similar Characters

袅 niǎo

鸠 jiū

鸡 jī

Practice Writing 鸩 (zhèn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鸩

What does 鸩 (zhèn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鸩 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鸩 and 袅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鸩?

What common words use 鸩?

How to Write 鸩 (zhèn)