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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
禛zhēnto receive blessingszg, 14 strokes, radical 礻
禛zhēnto receive blessings in a sincere spiritunknown, 14 strokes, radical 礻
zhēn(zhen1)zhen T1
  1. 1to receive blessings
  2. 2to receive blessings in a sincere spirit
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March 24, 2026

禛zhēn(zhen1)

The character 禛 (zhēn) means to receive blessings, particularly in a sincere and heartfelt manner. It is often used in spiritual or auspicious contexts, suggesting a deep appreciation for good fortune and the blessings one receives in life.

Strokes14Radical礻
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, blessings are often expressed during festivals, weddings, and other significant life events, emphasizing the importance of sincerity and gratitude in receiving good fortune.

Memory tip

Imagine a person standing under a tree (木) covered in gold coins (金), receiving blessings as they sincerely express gratitude. The character禛 combines elements suggesting sincerity and spiritual wealth, making it easier to remember the meaning.

Meanings of 禛

zhēn(zhen1)
1to receive blessings
2to receive blessings in a sincere spirit
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About 禛

禛Simplified
14Strokes
礻Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is more commonly used in formal or literary contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; its tone is the first tone (high and level). Common collocations include phrases related to blessings and good fortune.

HSK Study Tips

Although 禛 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects to themes of gratitude and blessings, which can be found in HSK Level 3 and 4 words. Focus on recognizing the character in written texts and understanding its usage in cultural contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 禛 with similar characters that involve blessings but lack the same nuance of sincerity. For example, using 福 (fú) instead of 禛 can change the meaning from receiving blessings sincerely to just blessings in general.

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Etymology of 禛

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

Semantic (meaning)礻
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Phonetic (sound)真
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Origin

禛 = 礻 + 真. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 禛

IDS Structure⿰礻真
禛Full character
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礻shi4
left
真zhen1
right
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Parts

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How to say to receive blessings in Chinese

“to receive blessings” in Chinese is禛zhēn

The character 禛 (zhēn) means to receive blessings, particularly in a sincere and heartfelt manner. It is often used in spiritual or auspicious contexts, suggesting a deep appreciation for good fortune and the blessings one receives in life.

When to use 禛

This character is more commonly used in formal or literary contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; its tone is the first tone (high and level). Common collocations include phrases related to blessings and good fortune.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 禛 with similar characters that involve blessings but lack the same nuance of sincerity. For example, using 福 (fú) instead of 禛 can change the meaning from receiving blessings sincerely to just blessings in general.

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Word Family of 禛

Words containing this character1
禛zhēnto receive blessings in a sincere spirit

Frequently asked questions about 禛

It's not commonly used in everyday speech, but you might encounter it in formal greetings or blessings.

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