甄(zhēn)

13 strokes

surname Zhen

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Character information

Pinyin
zhēn
Meaning
surname Zhen
Strokes
13
HSK level
—
Traditional
Same

Origin & structure

Where 甄 comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿰垔瓦

In this compound, the meaning comes from 瓦 (pottery); 垔 supplies the sound.

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

Made of

垔yīn瓦wǎ

Parts are arranged left to right.

How to write 甄 step by step

13 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.

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Words with 甄

Common words using 甄 — tap any character to open its stroke-order page.

tuī推zhēn甄

to recommend a student for admission to a higher-level school; to put a stu…

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zhēn甄bié别

to screen; to discriminate; to reexamine a case; screening (of applicants e…

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zhēn甄shěn审

to screen and select (candidates etc)

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Related characters

From 甄’s common words

推别审

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