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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
帧zhēnpicture, scroll; one of a pairq, 9 strokes, radical 巾, rank #16440, Very Hard
帧zhēnframeunknown, 9 strokes, radical 巾, rank #16440, Very Hard
帧zhēnclassifier for paintings etcunknown, 9 strokes, radical 巾, rank #16440, Very Hard
帧zhēnTaiwan pr. [zheng4]unknown, 9 strokes, radical 巾, rank #16440, Very Hard
帧zhèngpicture, scroll; one of a pairq, 9 strokes, radical 巾, rank #16440, Very Hard
帧zhèngframeunknown, 9 strokes, radical 巾, rank #16440, Very Hard
帧zhèngclassifier for paintings etcunknown, 9 strokes, radical 巾, rank #16440, Very Hard
帧zhèngTaiwan pr. [zheng4]unknown, 9 strokes, radical 巾, rank #16440, Very Hard
zhèng(zheng4)zheng
primary
T4
  1. 1picture, scroll; one of a pair
  2. 2frame
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March 24, 2026

帧(幀)zhèng(zheng4)

The character 帧 (zhèng) refers to a frame or picture, often used as a classifier for paintings and scrolls. It conveys the idea of a single image or a section of a visual presentation. This word is commonly encountered in art contexts, particularly when discussing paintings or visual media.

Strokes9Radical巾Frequency#16440DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, traditional art forms such as scroll painting are significant, and the concept of a frame is essential for presenting these artworks. The proper framing of a painting can enhance its appreciation and aesthetic appeal.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'frame' (zhèng) that holds a beautiful landscape painting. The character 帧 has a structure that resembles a frame (with the outer box) enclosing a vivid scene, helping you visualize it while remembering the sound 'zhèng'.

Meanings of 帧

zhèng(zheng4)
primary
1picture, scroll; one of a pair
2frame
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About 帧

帧Simplified
幀Traditional
9Strokes
巾Radical
量词liàngcímeasure word (mw.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

Be cautious with the pronunciation; in Taiwan, it is pronounced as [zheng4], while in mainland China, it is pronounced [zhèng]. This character is often used in formal contexts related to art, so avoid using it in casual conversation unless relevant.

HSK Study Tips

Although 帧 is not included in the standard HSK levels, it connects to vocabulary related to art and visual media, which may appear in advanced studies. Focus on recognizing its use as a classifier and in artistic contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 帧 with other similar-sounding words. For example, using it in the context of 'time frame' (which is actually 时间框架). Instead, use 帧 specifically for art and visual contexts.

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Etymology of 帧

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

cloth

Semantic (meaning)巾
+
Phonetic (sound)贞
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Origin

帧 = 巾 + 贞. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 帧

IDS Structure⿰巾贞
帧Full character
=
巾jin1
left
贞zhen1
right
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Parts

Which of these is part of 帧?

How to say picture, scroll; one of a pair in Chinese

“picture, scroll; one of a pair” in Chinese is帧zhēn

The character 帧 (zhèng) refers to a frame or picture, often used as a classifier for paintings and scrolls. It conveys the idea of a single image or a section of a visual presentation. This word is commonly encountered in art contexts, particularly when discussing paintings or visual media.

When to use 帧

Be cautious with the pronunciation; in Taiwan, it is pronounced as [zheng4], while in mainland China, it is pronounced [zhèng]. This character is often used in formal contexts related to art, so avoid using it in casual conversation unless relevant.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 帧 with other similar-sounding words. For example, using it in the context of 'time frame' (which is actually 时间框架). Instead, use 帧 specifically for art and visual contexts.

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Grammar patterns of 帧

帧 functions as a measure word. Place it between a number/demonstrative and the noun it counts (一本书, 这个人). Different categories of nouns require different measure words. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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这本印刷的歌剧剧本装____得很美观.

The printed libretto was handsomely got up.

Example sentences for 帧 (1)

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这本印刷的歌剧剧本装帧得很美观.

zhè běn yìnshuā de gējù jùběn zhuāng zhèng de hěn měiguān.

The printed libretto was handsomely got up.

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Word Family of 帧

Words containing this character4
帧zhèngframe幀
装帧binding and layout (of a book etc)裝幀
帧频frame rate幀頻
帧格式frame format幀格式
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Words with 帧

What does 装帧 mean?

Frequently asked questions about 帧

帧 specifically refers to a frame in the context of art or pictures, while 框 (kuāng) is a more general term for any frame or border.

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