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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
榛zhēnhazelnut; thicket, underbrushzg, 14 strokes, radical 木, rank #38316, Very Hard
榛zhēnhazel treeunknown, 14 strokes, radical 木, rank #38316, Very Hard
榛zhēnCorylus heterophyllaunknown, 14 strokes, radical 木, rank #38316, Very Hard
zhēn(zhen1)zhen T1
  1. 1hazelnut; thicket, underbrush
  2. 2hazel tree
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March 24, 2026

榛zhēn(zhen1)

The character 榛 (zhēn) primarily refers to hazelnuts and the hazel tree, specifically the Corylus heterophylla species. It can also denote thickets or underbrush where such trees grow, emphasizing areas rich in this kind of vegetation. This word is commonly used in contexts related to botany or nature.

Strokes14Radical木Frequency#38316DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

The hazelnut has cultural significance in Chinese folklore, often associated with prosperity and protection. It is sometimes found in traditional dishes, showcasing the integration of natural resources into culinary practices.

Memory tip

Imagine a hazelnut tree (榛) with its branches resembling a zigzag (the 'zh' sound), creating a thicket of nuts hanging down. Visualize gathering these nuts in a forest, where the underbrush is dense and rich with foliage.

Meanings of 榛

zhēn(zhen1)
1hazelnut; thicket, underbrush
2hazel tree
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About 榛

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

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Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 榛 with similar characters like 株 (zhū) or 林 (lín), which also pertain to trees. This word is generally used in formal contexts such as botanical studies and may appear in literature discussing nature. Be mindful of the correct tone (first tone) to avoid mispronunciation.

HSK Study Tips

Although 榛 is not included in the HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK Level 4 terms related to nature and trees like 树 (shù - tree) and 林 (lín - forest). Students should focus on understanding the context in which plant-related vocabulary is used.

Common Mistakes

Learners may incorrectly use 榛 to refer to all types of nuts or trees. For example, saying '我喜欢榛树和橡树' (I like hazel trees and oak trees) is incorrect; instead, specify hazel trees if discussing that particular species.

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Etymology of 榛

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

Semantic (meaning)木
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Phonetic (sound)秦
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Origin

榛 = 木 + 秦. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 榛

IDS Structure⿰木秦
榛Full character
=
木Mu4
left
秦Qin2
right
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How to say hazelnut; thicket, underbrush in Chinese

“hazelnut; thicket, underbrush” in Chinese is榛zhēn

The character 榛 (zhēn) primarily refers to hazelnuts and the hazel tree, specifically the Corylus heterophylla species. It can also denote thickets or underbrush where such trees grow, emphasizing areas rich in this kind of vegetation. This word is commonly used in contexts related to botany or nature.

When to use 榛

Learners often confuse 榛 with similar characters like 株 (zhū) or 林 (lín), which also pertain to trees. This word is generally used in formal contexts such as botanical studies and may appear in literature discussing nature. Be mindful of the correct tone (first tone) to avoid mispronunciation.

What learners get wrong

Learners may incorrectly use 榛 to refer to all types of nuts or trees. For example, saying '我喜欢榛树和橡树' (I like hazel trees and oak trees) is incorrect; instead, specify hazel trees if discussing that particular species.

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榛

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Grammar Patterns of 榛

榛 carries 3 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

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乡鼠正坐在____树丛下摘硬果.

The Country Mouse was sitting under a hazel thicket plucking nuts.

Example Sentences for 榛 (2)

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乡鼠正坐在榛树丛下摘硬果.

xiāng shǔ zhèng zuò zài zhēn shù cóng xià zhāi yìng guǒ.

The Country Mouse was sitting under a hazel thicket plucking nuts.
2
在烘板上将榛子烤至表皮微煳。

zài hōng bǎn shàng jiāng zhēn zǐ kǎo zhì biǎo pí wēi hú。

Toast hazelnuts on a baking sheet until the skins char.

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Word Family of 榛

Words containing this character3
榛子hazelnut
榛zhēnhazel tree
榛鸡hazel grouse榛雞
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榛 translates to hazelnut or hazel tree in English.

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