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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
㐱zhěnbushy, black hair; variant of 鬒x, 5 strokes, radical 彡
zhěn(zhen3)zhen T3
  1. 1bushy, black hair; variant of 鬒
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March 24, 2026

㐱zhěn(zhen3)

The character 㐱 (zhěn) refers to bushy or thick black hair. It is a variant of the character 鬒, which generally describes a similar quality of hair, often used in contexts that emphasize the fullness and richness of hair, especially in descriptions of beauty or appearance.

Strokes5Radical彡
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese aesthetics, the quality of hair is often associated with beauty and vitality, making characters like 㐱 significant in poetry and classical literature, where descriptions of one's appearance, including hair, hold cultural importance.

Memory Tip

Imagine a thick bush of black hair, like a lion's mane, to remember 㐱 (zhěn). The character's form, with its sweeping strokes, resembles the wild, untamed nature of bushy hair, reinforcing both its meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 㐱

zhěn(zhen3)
1bushy, black hair; variant of 鬒
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About 㐱

㐱Simplified
5Strokes
彡Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Quick Contrast

鬒 (zhàn) - use 㐱 (zhěn) when emphasizing bushy or thick hair, while 鬒 (zhàn) may imply a more general description of hair without the specific nuance of thickness.

Usage Notes

This character is less commonly used in modern Mandarin, so it may not be recognized by all speakers. It is important to be aware of the variant nature of 㐱 when using it in conversation, as 鬒 is more widely accepted. Avoid using it in formal writing unless discussing specific literary or historical texts.

HSK Study Tips

As this character is not part of the HSK vocabulary, learners should focus on understanding its variant nature and usage in literary contexts. Comparing it to 鬒 will help solidify the concept of describing hair in Mandarin.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 㐱 with 鬒, mistakenly using them interchangeably in all contexts. The correct usage depends on the context and familiarity of the audience with these characters; prefer 鬒 for general use.

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Etymology of 㐱

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

hair

Semantic (meaning)彡
+
Phonetic (sound)人
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Origin

㐱 = 彡 + 人. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 㐱

IDS Structure⿱人彡
㐱Full Character
=
人ren2
top
彡shan1
bottom
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How to say bushy, black hair; variant of 鬒 in Chinese

“bushy, black hair; variant of 鬒” in Chinese is㐱zhěn

The character 㐱 (zhěn) refers to bushy or thick black hair. It is a variant of the character 鬒, which generally describes a similar quality of hair, often used in contexts that emphasize the fullness and richness of hair, especially in descriptions of beauty or appearance.

When to use 㐱

This character is less commonly used in modern Mandarin, so it may not be recognized by all speakers. It is important to be aware of the variant nature of 㐱 when using it in conversation, as 鬒 is more widely accepted. Avoid using it in formal writing unless discussing specific literary or historical texts.

㐱 or something close to it

鬒 (zhàn) - use 㐱 (zhěn) when emphasizing bushy or thick hair, while 鬒 (zhàn) may imply a more general description of hair without the specific nuance of thickness.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 㐱 with 鬒, mistakenly using them interchangeably in all contexts. The correct usage depends on the context and familiarity of the audience with these characters; prefer 鬒 for general use.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 㐱

No, 㐱 is rarely used in modern speech compared to its variant 鬒.

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