震 Stroke Order — How to Write 震
震 is written in 15 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 雨, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
震 Radical and Character Components
震 is a phono-semantic compound: 雨 (rain) carries the meaning, while 辰 indicates the sound.
Radical: 雨 + 7 more strokes
震 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- zhèn
Meanings of 震 in Chinese
1
zhèn震
To shake or vibrate due to a sudden, powerful sound like thunder or a clap of lightning.
突如其来的雷声震动了整栋楼.
The sudden thunder shook the entire building.
To rumble, shake, or reverberate like thunder; referring to the powerful sound or impact of thunder.
雷声震耳欲聋，暴雨倾盆而下。
The thunder was deafening, and the rain poured down.
To shake, tremble, or vibrate intensely, often caused by a powerful force, like a shockwave or an impact.
强烈的地震震动了整座城市。
The strong earthquake shook the entire city.
To shake or vibrate quickly and violently; to be startled or shocked suddenly.
当他听到这个消息时，心头不由得一震
When he heard the news, his heart skipped a beat.
Refers specifically to an earthquake, often used in terms related to seismic events.
这次地震的震级很高，所以抗震建筑显得尤为重要。
This earthquake had a high magnitude, making earthquake-resistant buildings exceptionally important.
Zhendan (震旦) is a term used in Buddhist scriptures as a transliteration referring to China.
古老的佛经中记载，震旦乃是佛法东传之地。
Ancient Buddhist scriptures record that Zhendan is the land where Buddhist dharma spread eastward.
To be terrified, shocked, or excessively emotional; to cause awe or fear.
她的精湛表演震慑了全场观众。
Her superb performance awed the entire audience.
Common Words and Phrases with 震
1
seismic wave
地震发生时，地壳会释放出巨大的能量，形成向四面八方传播的震波。
When an earthquake occurs, the Earth's crust releases immense energy, forming seismic waves that propagate in all directions.
2
an ancient Indian name for China
古丝绸之路将震旦与西方世界连接起来。
The ancient Silk Road connected Cīnasthāna with the Western world.
3
To shake, vibrate, or fluctuate.
股市近期表现震荡，投资者需谨慎。
The stock market has shown significant fluctuations recently, requiring investors to be cautious.
4
Vibrate, shake, or cause a strong emotional impact (shock).
手机震动提醒我收到了新消息。
My phone vibrated to alert me that I had received a new message.
5
Earsplittingly loud; deafening.
雷声震耳，吓得小狗躲进了沙发后面。
The thunder was deafening, scaring the puppy into hiding behind the sofa.
6
Deafening; extremely loud.
体育场内的欢呼声震耳欲聋，庆祝着球队的胜利
The cheers inside the stadium were deafening, celebrating the team's victory.
7
Surpassing the ancients and amazing the contemporaries; earthshaking.
这位科学家的发现，对人类文明发展具有震古烁今的意义，将永远载入史册。
This scientist's discovery holds epoch-making significance for the development of human civilization and will forever be recorded in history.
8
To greatly shock or horrify; to cause a profound stir.
魔术师的精彩表演让所有观众都感到震骇不已。
The magician's magnificent performance left all the audience feeling profoundly astonished.
9
To profoundly shock or move, causing a powerful impact.
第一次看到如此壮丽的自然景观，我感到非常震撼
The first time I saw such a magnificent natural landscape, I felt incredibly awestruck.
10
to be greatly terrified; to be extremely shocked and scared
当她得知森林深处传来了不明的咆哮声时，内心充满了震惶
When she learned of the unknown roar coming from deep within the forest, her heart was filled with shock and terror.
11
Magnitude, an index indicating the size of an earthquake, calculated from seismic instrument records.
根据地震局的报告，昨晚发生的地震震级为5.5级。
According to the seismological bureau's report, the earthquake that occurred last night had a magnitude of 5.5.
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13
Seismaesthesia; the perception or sensation of physical vibrations.
手机放在桌上震动时，即使没有看到，我也能感受到它的震觉
When the phone vibrates on the table, I can perceive its vibration even without seeing it.
14
earthquake example
通过对历史震例的深入研究，科学家们希望能更准确地预测未来的地震活动。
Through in-depth research into historical seismic events, scientists hope to more accurately predict future earthquake activity.
15
To shiver with fear; to tremble from fright.
当她看到那黑影在角落里慢慢移动时，一种从未有过的恐惧让她全身震栗。
When she saw the dark figure slowly moving in the corner, an unprecedented fear made her whole body tremble.
16
to be enraged or furious; extreme anger
听到这个消息，他的父亲震怒了，因为他一直对他寄予厚望。
Upon hearing the news, his father was furious, as he had always placed high hopes on him.
More words with 震
- bào爆zhèn震Detonation, Knock
- yùn孕zhèn震earthquake incubation
- zhèn震shè慑Deter, Intimidate
- zhèn震suì碎shatter, smash
- zhèn震zhōng中epicenter, center
- kàng抗zhèn震seismic, earthquake-resistant
- dà大zhèn震major earthquake, large earthquake
- dì地zhèn震earthquake
- fáng防zhèn震shockproof, anti-vibration
- zhèn震de得jarred, rattled
- zhèn震hàn撼lì力Impact, Shocking power
- dì地zhèn震bō波seismic wave, earthquake wave
- dì地zhèn震jú局Seismological Bureau, Earthquake Administration
- jiǎn减zhèn震qì器shock absorber, damper
- zhèn震chè彻shake throughout, resound throughout
- zhèn震tiān天sky-shaking, deafening
- zhèn震tuì退repel, push back
- yí一zhèn震a jolt, a shake
- zhèn震léi雷Thunder, Crashing thunder
- dì地zhèn震fèi废xū墟earthquake ruins, earthquake debris
Idioms with 震
- zhèn震gǔ古shuò铄jīn今shaking the past and dazzling the present
- zhèn震hàn撼rén人xīn心deeply moving and inspiring
- zhèn震tiān天dòng动dì地earth-shattering and tremendous
- gōng功gāo高zhèn震zhǔ主achievements threaten the ruler
- hàn撼tiān天zhèn震dì地earth-shaking impact
- míng名zhèn震yī一shí时famous for a time
- qiāo敲shān山zhèn震hǔ虎warn indirectly to startle someone
- shēng声wēi威dà大zhèn震gain immense fame and prestige
- wēi威zhèn震tiān天xià下awe the world with power
- xiǎng响zhèn震shī失sè色turn pale from fright
- xuàn眩mù目zhèn震ěr耳Dazzling and deafening
- zhèn震hàn撼huán寰yǔ宇shake the entire world
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Open the tool →Questions about 震
What does 震 mean in Chinese?
震 (zhèn) means “To shake” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 震?
震 is pronounced zhèn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 震 have?
震 has 15 strokes.
How do you write 震?
震 is written in 15 strokes, starting from the radical 雨. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 震?
The radical of 震 is 雨, and 震 is a phono-semantic compound.
