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禛 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
zhēnto receive blessingszg, 14 strokes, radical 礻, Very Hard
zhēnto receive blessings in a sincere spiritunknown, 14 strokes, radical 礻, Very Hard
zhēn(zhen1) T1
  1. 1to receive blessings
  2. 2to receive blessings in a sincere spirit
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March 24, 2026
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.

Strokes14RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
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

Simplified
14Strokes
Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 禛

Memory Mnemonic

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.

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.

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.

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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Pronunciation of 禛

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Etymology of 禛

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

spirit

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 禛

IDS Structure⿰礻真
Full Character
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shi4
left
zhen1
right
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Cultural Notes for 禛

🏮Cultural insight

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.

Word Family of 禛

Words Containing This Character1
zhēnto receive blessings in a sincere spirit
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Compound Meaning

What does 禛 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 禛

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