贞 Stroke Order — How to Write 贞
贞 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical ⺊, 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.
贞 Radical and Character Components
Radical: ⺊ + 2 more strokes
贞 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- zhēn
Meanings of 贞 in Chinese
1
zhēn贞
Firm and steadfast; possessing integrity and moral uprightness.
她坚贞不屈的精神令人敬佩。
Her steadfast and unyielding spirit is admirable.
In traditional feudal society, 'zhen' refers to a moral concept that restricted women, emphasizing virtues like chastity, not remarrying, and upholding purity. It was often associated with terms like 'zhennü' (chaste woman) or 'zhenjié' (chastity).
在旧社会，女性的贞节被视为极为重要。
In old society, a woman's chastity was considered extremely important.
To divine; to consult an oracle or practice fortune-telling, as in '贞卜' (zhēnbǔ - to divine by tortoise shell or yarrow stalks).
古人常以龟甲兽骨贞问吉凶。
Ancient people often used tortoise shells and animal bones to divine good or bad fortune.
Refers to the main framework or crucial support, similar to '桢' (zhēn) in '桢干' (zhēn gàn), meaning backbone or pillar.
他是这家公司的贞干，为它的发展奠定了坚实的基础。
He is the backbone of this company, laying a solid foundation for its development.
Common Words and Phrases with 贞
1
chaste and undefiled
她一直保持着自己的贞洁，等待着与心爱的人步入婚姻殿堂
She has always maintained her chastity, waiting to enter into marriage with her beloved.
2
chaste and gentle
她从小受家教良好，举止端庄，性情贞静，深得长辈喜爱。
She received good family education from a young age, her demeanor was graceful, and her disposition was chaste and serene, deeply loved by her elders.
3
Chaste and unyielding, willing to die to preserve one's integrity.
她一生保持着贞烈的品格，从未向不义之事低头。
She maintained a staunchly upright character throughout her life, never bowing to injustice.
4
A chaste woman; a woman who maintains her fidelity, especially by not remarrying.
她一生未嫁，守着对亡夫的思念，被村里人称为贞女。
She remained unmarried throughout her life, cherishing the memory of her deceased husband, and was known as a virtuous woman by the villagers.
5
chaste and kind (referring to a woman)
她是一位贞淑的女性，深受邻里尊敬
She is a chaste and virtuous woman, deeply respected by her neighbors.
More words with 贞
- jiān艰zhēn贞Steadfastness in adversity
- zhēn贞jié节chastity, virginity
- tóng童zhēn贞virginity, chastity
- jiān坚zhēn贞steadfast, loyal
- zhēn贞gàn干mainstay, stalwart
- zhēn贞wèn问Divination, Oracle inquiry
- zhēn贞bǔ卜divination, oracle
- zhēn贞liáng梁Zhenliang, Virtuous Beam
- jiān坚zhēn贞shǒu守jié节Remain chaste, Uphold fidelity
- jiān艰zhēn贞bù不qū屈unyielding, indomitable
- zhōng忠zhēn贞zhī之shì士Loyal person, Faithful person
Idioms with 贞
- zhēn贞fū夫liè烈fù妇chaste and resolute man or woman
- zhēn贞jié节pái牌fāng坊memorial archway for a chaste woman
- jiān坚zhēn贞bù不qū屈unwavering and unyielding
- jiān坚zhēn贞bù不yú渝unwavering loyalty and devotion
- sān三zhēn贞jiǔ九liè烈chaste and loyal woman
- yù玉jié洁sōng松zhēn贞pure and noble character
- zhōng忠zhēn贞bù不yú渝unwavering loyalty
- zhēn贞fēng风liàng亮jié节noble character and unyielding integrity
- zhēn贞sōng松jìng劲bǎi柏unwavering moral integrity
- qī七zhēn贞jiǔ九liè烈woman of extraordinary chastity and fortitude
- sān三zhēn贞wǔ五liè烈unwavering chastity and fidelity
- zhōng忠zhēn贞bù不èr贰loyal and unwavering
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Open the tool →Questions about 贞
What does 贞 mean in Chinese?
贞 (zhēn) means “Firm and steadfast” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 贞?
贞 is pronounced zhēn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 贞 have?
贞 has 6 strokes.
How do you write 贞?
贞 is written in 6 strokes, starting from the radical ⺊. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 贞?
The radical of 贞 is ⺊.