征 Stroke Order — How to Write 征
征 is written in 8 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.
征 Radical and Character Components
征 is a phono-semantic compound: 彳 (step) carries the meaning, while 正 indicates the sound.
Radical: 彳 + 5 more strokes
征 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- zhēng
Meanings of 征 in Chinese
1
zhēng征
to go on a long journey or expedition; to travel far
他们踏上了漫长的征途，去寻找新的生活。
They embarked on a long journey to seek a new life.
To conquer, subjugate, or overcome by force or effort.
他凭借毅力征服了所有困难，最终取得了成功
He conquered all difficulties with his perseverance and finally achieved success.
To call upon; to recruit or levy (e.g., for service or contributions).
学校正在征集学生志愿者，参与社区服务活动
The school is currently recruiting student volunteers to participate in community service activities.
To collect; to levy (e.g., taxes, grain, proposals)
公司正在征集新产品设计方案
The company is soliciting new product design proposals.
To solicit, seek, or recruit (e.g., opinions, contributions, personnel).
我们正在向公众征求关于新项目的意见。
We are currently soliciting public opinion regarding the new project.
To cite or quote as evidence or proof.
他的论文中征引了许多权威资料。
His paper cited many authoritative sources.
Refers to signs or indications that are revealed, such as characteristics or symptoms.
这个新项目显示出成功的征兆。
This new project shows signs of success.
Common Words and Phrases with 征
1
Conscription; military draft; the act of enlisting citizens for compulsory military service.
按照规定，凡是符合条件的适龄公民都有可能被征兵入伍。
According to regulations, all eligible citizens of the right age may be conscripted into military service.
2
Dust accumulated on one's body or clothes during a long journey.
经过长途跋涉，他卸下一身征尘，在客栈中寻求片刻休憩。
After a long journey, he shed the dust of travel and sought a moment of rest in the inn.
3
a journey; an expedition
人生的征程中，我们会遇到各种各样风景和考验。
On the journey of life, we will encounter various sceneries and tests.
4
to requisition; to conscript (manpower or materials) for public use
为了应对突如其来的自然灾害，市政府决定征调一批救援物资和专业人员。
To cope with the sudden natural disaster, the city government decided to requisition a batch of relief supplies and professional personnel.
5
To requisition (manpower or materials) by the government, typically in historical contexts.
为了完成一项重要的公共工程，官府向民间征发了大量的劳力和物料。
To complete an important public work, the authorities requisitioned a large amount of labor and materials from the populace.
6
To launch a military expedition to attack and conquer, often with a punitive purpose.
远征军跋涉千里，征伐邪恶的黑暗势力。
The expeditionary force traveled thousands of miles to conquer the evil dark forces.
7
A traveler or a soldier on an expedition.
清晨，征夫们背起行囊，踏上了漫漫归途
In the early morning, the travelers hoisted their bags and set off on their long journey home.
8
To conquer, subdue, or win over by force or influence.
他立志要征服这座高山。
He was determined to conquer this high mountain.
9
Call for papers/submissions
我们正在为即将到来的杂志特刊征稿，欢迎大家踊跃投稿。
We are currently soliciting submissions for the upcoming special issue of the magazine, and we welcome everyone to contribute actively.
10
to requisition by purchase
为了保障市民的口粮供应，当地机构对粮食进行了征购。
To ensure the staple food supply for city residents, the local authority compulsorily purchased grain.
11
sign; indication; symptom
清晨的薄雾，是今日天气晴好的征候。
The thin mist in the early morning is an indication of good weather today.
12
To collect, recruit, or solicit, often from the public or officially.
这家艺术画廊正在向公众征集独特的画作，用于即将举行的展览。
This art gallery is soliciting unique paintings from the public for its upcoming exhibition.
13
to recruit; to enlist; to conscript
这家慈善机构正在征募更多志愿者，以帮助社区里的弱势群体。
This charity is recruiting more volunteers to help vulnerable groups in the community.
14
Zhengnan Jiangjun (General who Conquers the South) was a historical military title in ancient China, notably held by Cao Ren during the Three Kingdoms period in the State of Wei.
曹仁镇守荆州期间，曾担任征南将军的要职。
During his time guarding Jing Province, Cao Ren held the important post of General Who Conquers the South.
15
To invite applications for jobs; to recruit publicly.
这家公司正在征聘有经验的软件工程师。
This company is recruiting experienced software engineers.
16
To solicit or seek.
我们正在征求大家对新计划的意见和建议。
We are soliciting everyone's opinions and suggestions on the new plan.
More words with 征
- xiàng象zhēng征symbol, symbolize
- zōng综hé合zhēng征syndrome
- tè特zhēng征feature, characteristic
- zhēng征dé得obtain, gain
- zhēng征shōu收Levy, Requisition
- zhēng征tú途Expedition, Journey
- zhēng征yǐn引quote, cite
- zhēng征zhào召draft, conscript
- zhēng征zhào兆omen, sign
- chū出zhēng征Go on an expedition, Go on a campaign
- yuǎn远zhēng征expedition, campaign
- yuǎn远zhēng征jūn军Expeditionary Force, Expeditionary Army
- de的xiàng象zhēng征a symbol of, the symbol of
- zhēng征chá茶Procure tea, Source tea
- zhēng征zhàn战campaign, fight
- bài败zhēng征signs of defeat, symptoms of failure
- dì地lǐ理tè特zhēng征geographical features, geographic features
- dì地mào貌tè特zhēng征landform features, geomorphic features
- diǎn典xíng型tè特zhēng征typical feature, characteristic
- miàn面bù部tè特zhēng征facial features
Idioms with 征
- dōng东zhēng征xī西tǎo讨fight wars in all directions
- héng横zhēng征bào暴liǎn敛impose exorbitant taxes and levies ruthlessly
- nán南zhēng征běi北zhàn战campaign and fight battles across the country
- páng旁zhēng征bó博yǐn引cite extensively from a wide range of sources
- wàn万lǐ里cháng长zhēng征a long and arduous journey
- xìn信ér而yǒu有zhēng征reliable and verifiable with evidence
- yù御jià驾qīn亲zhēng征personally lead a critical task or campaign
- zhēng征liǎn敛wú无dù度impose excessive taxes without limit
- bù不xiáng祥zhī之zhēng征an ominous sign
- diào调dù度zhēng征qiú求Levy taxes and demand contributions
- dōng东tǎo讨xī西zhēng征campaign or wage wars in all directions
- fán繁zhēng征bó博yǐn引cite extensively from various sources
Questions about 征
- What does 征 mean in Chinese?
- 征 (zhēng) means “To conquer” in Chinese.
- How do you pronounce 征?
- 征 is pronounced zhēng in Mandarin Chinese.
- How many strokes does 征 have?
- 征 has 8 strokes.
- How do you write 征?
- 征 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 彳. See the animated stroke order on this page.
- What is the radical of 征?
- The radical of 征 is 彳, and 征 is a phono-semantic compound.