CHINESE CHARACTER
- Numbered pinyin
- zhen4
- English meanings
- town, garrison post, trading center
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BUILDING BLOCKS
Structure & components
Left–right structure
Left–right arrangement: left 钅; right 真.
Meaning & sound clues
钅 is identified as the meaning component, associated with “metal”.
真 is identified as the sound component (zhēn). Its pronunciation may differ from the modern pronunciation of 镇.
This breakdown describes the written shape. A component's meaning does not always explain the meaning of the whole character.
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Characters with the same pinyin, regardless of tone.
detect; investigate
shake; rouse
pour; consider
pillow; to pillow
precious; cherish
examine; select
truly
reach; attain
diagnose; consultation
loyal; chaste
pin
measure word (events)
array; spell
excited
Example sentences
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Related words
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- 城镇
- 镇定