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

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

The Chinese character 征 (zhēng) means "to levy; to recruit; to go on a campaign". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 彳.

Q: How do you write 征 stroke by stroke?

征 has 8 strokes. The radical is 彳. 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 征 and 彷?

征 (zhēng) and 彷 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 征?

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

Q: What common words use 征?

Common words containing 征 include: 特征 (tè zhēng) — Characteristic / Feature; 征求 (zhēng qiú) — to solicit; to seek (opinions or advice); 征收 (zhēng shōu) — to collect; to levy (taxes).

How to Write 征

The character 征 (zhēng) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 彳 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

征 is pronounced zhēng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to levy; to recruit; to go on a campaign.

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

Common Words with 征

特征 tè zhēng

Characteristic / Feature

征求 zhēng qiú

to solicit; to seek (opinions or advice)

征收 zhēng shōu

to collect; to levy (taxes)

Example Sentences

这只猫有什么特征？

zhè zhǐ māo yǒu shén me tè zhēng

What are the characteristics of this cat?

我想征求你的意见。

wǒ xiǎng zhēng qiú nǐ de yì jiàn

I want to ask for your opinion.

政府开始征收新税。

zhèng fǔ kāi shǐ zhēng shōu xīn shuì

The government started collecting new taxes.

Similar Characters

彷 páng

彸 zhōng

役 yì

Practice Writing 征 (zhēng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 征

What does 征 (zhēng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 征 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 征 and 彷?

What mistakes do learners make writing 征?

What common words use 征?

How to Write 征 (zhēng)