珍 Stroke Order — How to Write 珍
珍 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 王, 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.
珍 Radical and Character Components
珍 is a phono-semantic compound: 王 (jade) carries the meaning, while 彡 indicates the sound.
Radical: 王 + 5 more strokes
珍 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- zhēn
Meanings of 珍 in Chinese
1
zhēn珍
Refers to precious items such as jewels, pearls, or rare treasures; often used in phrases like '珍宝' (zhēnbǎo, treasure) or '奇珍异宝' (qízhēn yìbǎo, rare treasures).
博物馆里陈列着许多稀世珍宝，吸引了无数游客。
The museum displays many rare treasures, attracting countless visitors.
Precious; valuable; rare.
稀有的植物对生态系统来说非常珍贵。
Rare plants are extremely valuable to the ecosystem.
To cherish, value, or hold dear; to regard as precious.
我们应该珍爱生命，珍惜每一个瞬间。
We should cherish life and treasure every moment.
Delicacies; rare and exquisite food.
这场宴会准备了许多珍馐美馔。
Many exquisite delicacies were prepared for this banquet.
Common Words and Phrases with 珍
1
To treasure and be very fond of; to cherish and value dearly.
我们应该珍爱大自然所赐予的一切美好。
We should cherish all the beauty that nature bestows upon us.
2
A general term for extremely valuable items, such as jewels, treasures, or other precious objects.
博物馆里陈列着许多来自古代文明的珍宝，吸引了大量游客前来观赏。
The museum displays many treasures from ancient civilizations, attracting a large number of visitors.
3
rare edition; rare book
这家图书馆珍藏着许多珍本，其中不乏首次出版的文学作品。
This library houses many rare books, including numerous first-edition literary works.
4
to treasure and keep carefully
这枚小小的纪念章，我将它珍存起来，作为我们友谊的见证。
I will cherish and carefully preserve this small commemorative badge as a testament to our friendship.
5
Valuable and precious, indicating high worth or great significance.
这枚戒指是奶奶送给我的，对我来说非常珍贵。
This ring was given to me by my grandmother, it is very precious to me.
6
Zhenmei is a type of Chinese green tea, known for its grayish-green color, luster, and clean, aromatic flavor.
早上起来，我喜欢泡一杯珍眉，享受它清新的香气和回甘的味道。
In the morning, I like to brew a cup of Zhenmei, enjoying its fresh aroma and lingering sweetness.
7
A precious item or a rare treasure.
博物馆里陈列着许多来自不同时代的艺术珍品。
The museum displays many artistic treasures from different eras.
8
rare; precious and exotic
这件出土的瓷器因其独特的工艺和稀有性，被视为一件珍奇的艺术品。
This unearthed porcelain, due to its unique craftsmanship and rarity, is regarded as a precious and rare work of art.
9
rare bird
这个湿地公园是许多珍禽的栖息地，吸引了大量观鸟爱好者。
This wetland park is a habitat for many rare and precious birds, attracting a large number of birdwatching enthusiasts.
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Rare curios or precious collectibles, often referring to antiques, calligraphy, and paintings.
他花费了多年时间，终于收藏到了几件世间罕见的珍玩。
He spent many years and finally managed to collect several rare curiosities in the world.
12
Delicious and exquisite delicacies; ambrosia.
节日的餐桌上摆满了各种珍味佳肴，让客人们大快朵颐。
The festive table was laden with all sorts of delicacies and gourmet dishes, allowing the guests to feast to their heart's content.
13
news titbits; curious anecdotes
我在旧书摊上发现了一本古老的游记，里面记载了许多鲜为人知的珍闻。
I found an ancient travelogue at a used bookstore, which recorded many little-known rare anecdotes.
14
to treasure and cherish; to value and take good care of
我们应该珍惜眼前的幸福生活。
We should cherish the happy life we have now.
15
valuable and rare
这种珍稀植物只生长在海拔两千米以上的高山地区。
This precious and rare plant only grows in high mountain regions above 2,000 meters altitude.
More words with 珍
- xiù袖zhēn珍miniature, pocket-sized
- lǐ李shí时zhēn珍Li Shizhen
- xiù袖zhēn珍běn本pocketbook
- xié鲑zhēn珍Salmon Delicacy, Precious Salmon
- liàn炼zhēn珍exquisite or delicious food
- xī希zhēn珍rare and precious
- gōng龚zì自zhēn珍Gong Zizhen
- zhēn珍zhū珠pearl
- zhēn珍xiū馐delicacy, gourmet food
- zhēn珍zhòng重Take care, Treasure
- zhēn珍cáng藏Treasure, Collect
- zhēn珍cáng藏bǎn版Collector's Edition, Limited Edition
- xiǎo小zhēn珍zhū珠small pearl, little darling
- zhēn珍shè摄cherish, take care of
- zhēn珍xī稀zhí植wù物Rare plants, Endangered plants
- zhēn珍zhū珠xiàng项liàn链pearl necklace, necklace of pearls
- xī稀shì世zhēn珍bǎo宝Rare treasure, Priceless gem
- zhēn珍guì贵bǎo宝shí石precious gem, precious stone
- zhēn珍xī稀wù物zhǒng种Endangered species, Rare species
- yì艺shù术zhēn珍pǐn品Art treasure, Masterpiece
Idioms with 珍
- zhēn珍qín禽qí奇shòu兽rare birds and exotic animals
- zhēn珍qín禽yì异shòu兽rare and exotic animals
- bì敝zhǒu帚zì自zhēn珍cherish one's own worn-out broom
- qí奇zhēn珍yì异bǎo宝rare and precious treasures
- rú如shǔ数jiā家zhēn珍speak with great familiarity
- shān山zhēn珍hǎi海wèi味delicacies from mountains and seas
- shì视rú如zhēn珍bǎo宝cherish as a treasure
- xī希shì世zhī之zhēn珍a rare and precious treasure
- xī稀shì世zhī之zhēn珍a rare treasure
- xí席zhēn珍dài待pìn聘talented person awaiting employment
- zhēn珍xiū羞měi美wèi味rare and exquisite food
- ài爱rú如zhēn珍bǎo宝cherish as a precious treasure
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Open the tool →Questions about 珍
What does 珍 mean in Chinese?
珍 (zhēn) means “Precious” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 珍?
珍 is pronounced zhēn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 珍 have?
珍 has 9 strokes.
How do you write 珍?
珍 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 王. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 珍?
The radical of 珍 is 王, and 珍 is a phono-semantic compound.