How to Write 正
The character 正 (zhēng) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 止 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
正 is pronounced zhēng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Correct / Upright.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: zhēng, zhèng.
As an HSK Level 1 character, 正 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 正
Example Sentences
这道数学题的正确答案是五十。
zhè dào shù xué tí de zhèng què dá àn shì wǔ shí
The correct answer to this math problem is fifty.
我正在家里看书，突然停电了。
wǒ zhèng zài jiā lǐ kàn shū tū rán tíng diàn le
I was reading at home when there was a sudden power outage.
正月里，家家户户都沉浸在春节的喜悦中。
zhēng yuè lǐ jiā jiā hù hù dōu chén jìn zài chūn jié de xǐ yuè zhōng
During the first lunar month, every household is immersed in the joy of the Spring Festival.
Practice Writing 正 (zhēng)
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