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禎 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
禎zhēnlucky, auspicious; a good omenx, 13 strokes, radical 礻
zhēn(zhen1)zhen T1
  1. 1lucky, auspicious; a good omen
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March 24, 2026

禎zhēn(zhen1)

The character 禎 (zhēn) refers to something that is considered lucky or auspicious, often interpreted as a good omen. It is commonly used in contexts related to fortune-telling, celebrations, and blessings, indicating positive outcomes or favorable conditions.

Strokes13Radical礻
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of auspiciousness is deeply rooted, especially during festivals like the Lunar New Year, where symbols of good fortune are prominently displayed. The character 禎 embodies this sentiment, often used in decorations and greetings.

Memory tip

Imagine a lucky charm hanging from a tree, with the branches shaped like the character 禎. The '禾' (grain) radical suggests prosperity, while the '正' (correct, straight) component hints at the idea of things going well; thus, it represents auspiciousness.

Meanings of 禎

zhēn(zhen1)
1lucky, auspicious; a good omen
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About 禎

禎Simplified
13Strokes
礻Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

This character is more formal and is often found in literary or ceremonial contexts, so it's less commonly used in everyday conversation. Be careful with the tone; it’s pronounced with a high level tone (zhēn), which can be confused with other characters that have similar sounds but different meanings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 禎 is not included in the official HSK levels, it is a useful character for learners interested in cultural or literary contexts. Students should focus on recognizing it in texts related to fortune or blessings, as it often appears in traditional sayings or idioms.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 禎 with similar-sounding characters like 真 (zhēn, true) or 争 (zhēng, to dispute). Pay attention to the tone and context to avoid mixing them up.

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Etymology of 禎

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

spirit

Semantic (meaning)礻
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Phonetic (sound)貞
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Origin

禎 = 礻 + 貞. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 禎

IDS Structure⿰礻貞
禎Full character
=
礻shi4
left
貞zhen1
right
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Parts

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How to say lucky, auspicious; a good omen in Chinese

“lucky, auspicious; a good omen” in Chinese is禎zhēn

The character 禎 (zhēn) refers to something that is considered lucky or auspicious, often interpreted as a good omen. It is commonly used in contexts related to fortune-telling, celebrations, and blessings, indicating positive outcomes or favorable conditions.

When to use 禎

This character is more formal and is often found in literary or ceremonial contexts, so it's less commonly used in everyday conversation. Be careful with the tone; it’s pronounced with a high level tone (zhēn), which can be confused with other characters that have similar sounds but different meanings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 禎 with similar-sounding characters like 真 (zhēn, true) or 争 (zhēng, to dispute). Pay attention to the tone and context to avoid mixing them up.

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Word Family of 禎

Words containing this character4
祯zhēnlucky禎
崇祯Chongzhen, reign name of last Ming emperor (1628-1644)崇禎
徐祯卿Xu Zhenqing (1479-1511), Ming writer, one of Four great southern talents of the Ming 江南四大才子徐禎卿
沈葆祯Shen Baozhen (1820-1879), Qing Minister of the Navy, founded Fuzhou Naval College 船政學堂|船政学堂[Chuán​zhèng​Xué​táng] in 1866沈葆禎
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Frequently asked questions about 禎

Common phrases include '吉祥如意' (jíxiáng rúyì), which means 'may you have good luck and all your wishes come true,' often associated with 禎.

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