峥 (zhēng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 峥 (zhēng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 峥 (zhēng) means "lofty; towering". with 9 strokes and the radical 山.

Q: How do you write 峥 stroke by stroke?

峥 has 9 strokes. The radical is 山. 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 峥 and 岈?

峥 (zhēng) and 岈 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 峥?

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

Q: What common words use 峥?

Common words containing 峥 include: 峥嵘 (zhēng róng) — lofty and steep; extraordinary; 峥嵘岁月 (zhēng róng suì yuè) — eventful years; extraordinary times; 头角峥嵘 (tóu jiǎo zhēng róng) — showing extraordinary talent / outstanding.

How to Write 峥

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

峥 is pronounced zhēng in Mandarin Chinese. It means lofty; towering.

Common Words with 峥

峥嵘 zhēng róng

lofty and steep; extraordinary

峥嵘岁月 zhēng róng suì yuè

eventful years; extraordinary times

头角峥嵘 tóu jiǎo zhēng róng

showing extraordinary talent / outstanding

Example Sentences

这座山势很峥嵘。

zhè zuò shān shì hěn zhēng róng

The mountain peaks are lofty and majestic.

那是段峥嵘岁月。

nà shì duàn zhēng róng suì yuè

That was an extraordinary period of time.

这个孩子头角峥嵘。

zhè ge hái zi tóu jiǎo zhēng róng

This child shows extraordinary talent and promise.

Similar Characters

岈 yá

岍 qiān

岐 qí

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Frequently Asked Questions about 峥

What does 峥 (zhēng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 峥 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 峥 and 岈?

What mistakes do learners make writing 峥?

What common words use 峥?

How to Write 峥 (zhēng)