郑 (zhèng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 郑 (zhèng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 郑 (zhèng) means "Zheng (a surname)". with 8 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 郑 stroke by stroke?

郑 has 8 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 郑 and 邠?

郑 (zhèng) and 邠 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 郑?

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

Q: What common words use 郑?

Common words containing 郑 include: 郑重 (zhèng zhòng) — Serious / Solemn; 郑先生 (zhèng xiān shēng) — Mr. Zheng; 郑州 (zhèng zhōu) — Zhengzhou.

How to Write 郑

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

郑 is pronounced zhèng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Zheng (a surname).

Common Words with 郑

郑重 zhèng zhòng

Serious / Solemn

郑先生 zhèng xiān shēng

Mr. Zheng

郑州 zhèng zhōu

Zhengzhou

Example Sentences

他郑重地向我道歉。

tā zhèng zhòng dì xiàng wǒ dào qiàn

He apologized to me solemnly.

郑先生是我们的经理。

zhèng xiān shēng shì wǒ men de jīng lǐ

Mr. Zheng is our manager.

郑州是一个很大的城市。

zhèng zhōu shì yí gè hěn dà de chéng shì

Zhengzhou is a very large city.

Similar Characters

邠 bīn

邡 fāng

邢 xíng

Practice Writing 郑 (zhèng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 郑

What does 郑 (zhèng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 郑 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 郑 and 邠?

What mistakes do learners make writing 郑?

What common words use 郑?

How to Write 郑 (zhèng)