准 (zhǔn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 准 (zhǔn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 准 (zhǔn) means "accurate; standard; to allow". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 冫.

Q: How do you write 准 stroke by stroke?

准 has 10 strokes. The radical is 冫. 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 准 and 冼?

准 (zhǔn) and 冼 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 准?

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

Q: What common words use 准?

Common words containing 准 include: 准备 (zhǔn bèi) — to prepare; preparation; 准确 (zhǔn què) — accurate; precise; 标准 (biāo zhǔn) — standard; criterion.

How to Write 准

The character 准 (zhǔn) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 冫 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

准 is pronounced zhǔn in Mandarin Chinese. It means accurate; standard; to allow.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 准 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 准

准备 zhǔn bèi

to prepare; preparation

准确 zhǔn què

accurate; precise

标准 biāo zhǔn

standard; criterion

Example Sentences

我正在准备考试。

wǒ zhèng zài zhǔn bèi kǎo shì

I am preparing for an exam.

他的回答很准确。

tā de huí dá hěn zhǔn què

His answer is very accurate.

你的发音很标准。

nǐ de fā yīn hěn biāo zhǔn

Your pronunciation is very standard.

Similar Characters

冼 xiǎn

冽 liè

净 jìng

Practice Writing 准 (zhǔn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 准

What does 准 (zhǔn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 准 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 准 and 冼?

What mistakes do learners make writing 准?

What common words use 准?

How to Write 准 (zhǔn)