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CHINESE CHARACTER
zhēn
甄
甄
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examine; select
- Numbered pinyin
- zhen1
- English meanings
- to examine; to select; to distinguish; surname
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Characters with the same pinyin, regardless of tone.
detect; investigate
shake; rouse
pour; consider
pillow; to pillow
precious; cherish
truly
reach; attain
diagnose; consultation
loyal; chaste
pin
town
measure word (events)
array; spell
excited
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Related words
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- 甄选
- 甄别
- 甄试
- 甄审