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

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

The Chinese character 徴 (zhēng) means "to collect; to solicit". with 14 strokes and the radical 彳.

Q: How do you write 徴 stroke by stroke?

徴 has 14 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 徴 and 御?

徴 (zhēng) and 御 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 徴?

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 徴?

Common words containing 徴 include: 特徴 (tè zhēng) — Feature; 徴收 (zhēng shōu) — to levy; to collect (taxes); 徴求 (zhēng qiú) — to seek; to solicit (opinions).

How to Write 徴

The character 徴 (zhēng) is written with 14 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

徴 is pronounced zhēng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to collect; to solicit.

Common Words with 徴

特徴 tè zhēng

Feature

徴收 zhēng shōu

to levy; to collect (taxes)

徴求 zhēng qiú

to seek; to solicit (opinions)

Example Sentences

他的特征很明显。

tā de tè zhēng hěn míng xiǎn

His characteristics are very obvious.

政府在徴收税款。

zhèng fǔ zài zhēng shōu shuì kuǎn

The government is collecting taxes.

我在徴求你的意见。

wǒ zài zhēng qiú nǐ de yì jiàn

I am seeking your opinion.

Similar Characters

御 yù

徨 huáng

循 xún

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Frequently Asked Questions about 徴

What does 徴 (zhēng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 徴 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 徴 and 御?

What mistakes do learners make writing 徴?

What common words use 徴?

How to Write 徴 (zhēng)