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徵 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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徵 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
徵 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
徵 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
徵 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
徵 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
徵 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

徵 Stroke Order — How to Write 徵

Stroke Order

徵 is written in 15 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 彳, 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.

徵 Radical and Character Components

Components:彳山一王攵

徵 is a phono-semantic compound: 彳 (step) carries the meaning, while 正 indicates the sound.

Radical: 彳 + 12 more strokes

徵 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • zhēng
  • zhǐ
  • chéng

Meanings of 徵 in Chinese

1

zhēng徵

To summon or recruit (e.g., talents, volunteers) for a specific task or purpose.
公司正公開徵召優秀人才加入。
The company is openly recruiting excellent talents to join.
To request; to solicit; to levy or exact (e.g., taxes, contributions).
博物馆正在向公众徵集历史文物。
The museum is currently soliciting historical artifacts from the public.
To collect or levy (e.g., fees, taxes, or duties).
公司会定期徵收服务费。
The company will regularly collect service fees.
To levy (taxes or labor service); a tax or levy.
政府依法徵稅，用於公共建設和社會福利。
The government levies taxes according to law, for public construction and social welfare.
A sign, indication, or evidence; an effect. Often used to denote an omen or a symptom.
乌云密布，这是暴风雨来临的徵兆。
Dark clouds gather, this is a sign of an approaching storm.
An omen, sign, or indication; a visible trace or manifestation.
这些微小的变化，是植物适应环境的徵。
These subtle changes are signs of the plant adapting to its environment.
To prove; to make clear or evident.
这些证据足以徵明他的清白。
These evidences are sufficient to prove his innocence.
To recruit, hire, or summon; or, in archaic usage, to complete or achieve, especially a formal process like a marriage by betrothal gifts.
公司正在徵集优秀人才
The company is recruiting outstanding talents.
To investigate, demand an explanation, or to inquire and consult.
在做出决定之前，他总是会徵求大家的意见。
Before making a decision, he always consults everyone's opinion.
To manage or be in charge of (especially archives, collections, or records).
他曾徵理过这间博物馆的古董藏品。
He once managed this museum's collection of antiques.
Empty; void; unsubstantial; lacking substance or strength, often implying a deficiency or being hollow.
这番言论显得空虚无徵，难以服人
This discourse appears hollow and unsubstantial, making it difficult to convince anyone.
Zheng (徵) is a Chinese surname, historically pronounced 'zhǐ' but now commonly 'zhēng' when used in this context.
徵先生在学术研讨会上发表了精彩的见解。
Mr. Zheng shared brilliant insights at the academic seminar.
2

zhǐ徵

In ancient Chinese music, 'zhǐ' refers to the fourth note of the pentatonic scale, also known as 'dié'. It corresponds to 'liu' in the gongche notation and '5' in modern numbered musical notation.
古琴曲中，徵音清越，常与迭音相和
In guqin music, the zhǐ note is clear and resonant, often harmonizing with the dié note.
3

chéng徵

Zheng (chéng) is used as an archaic variant of '懲' (chéng), meaning to punish, correct, or admonish for wrongdoings.
老师规劝学生的不当行为，以徵其改正。
The teacher admonished the student's improper behavior to help them correct it.
To clarify or make clear, often used interchangeably with '澄'.
我们需要清徵一些细节，以便更好地理解这个问题。
We need to clarify some details to better understand this issue.
An ancient place name, referring to a historical county (徵县) located near Tongzhou, in present-day Shaanxi province.
古时，徵县是同州管辖下的一个重要区域
In ancient times, Zheng County was an important area under the jurisdiction of Tongzhou.

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Questions about 徵

What does 徵 mean in Chinese?

徵 (zhēng) means “To summon or recruit (e.g” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 徵?

徵 has 3 pronunciations: zhēng, zhǐ, chéng.

How many strokes does 徵 have?

徵 has 15 strokes.

How do you write 徵?

徵 is written in 15 strokes, starting from the radical 彳. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 徵?

The radical of 徵 is 彳, and 徵 is a phono-semantic compound.