(zhěn)

HSK 57 strokesTrad.

to examine or treat medically

Stroke order animation

Character information

Pinyin
zhěn
Meaning
to examine or treat medically
Strokes
7
HSK level
HSK 5
Traditional

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿰讠㐱

In this compound, the meaning comes from (speech); supplies the sound.

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

Made of

Parts are arranged left to right.

How to write step by step

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

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Words with

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

zhěnduàn
HSK 5

to diagnose

Open 诊断 page →
ménzhěn
HSK 5

outpatient service

Open 门诊 page →
jiùzhěn
HSK 7-9

to see a doctor

Open 就诊 page →
zhěn
HSK 7-9

to give or receive urgent medical treatment

Open 急诊 page →
huìzhěn
HSK 7-9

consultation (medical)

Open 会诊 page →
quèzhěn
HSK 7-9

to make a definite diagnosis

Open 确诊 page →
zhěnsuǒ
HSK 7-9

clinic

Open 诊所 page →
hòuzhěn

waiting to see a doctor; awaiting treatment

Open 候诊 page →

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