镇 Stroke Order — How to Write 镇
镇 is written in 15 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 钅, 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.
镇 Radical and Character Components
镇 is a phono-semantic compound: 钅 (metal) carries the meaning, while 真 indicates the sound.
Radical: 钅 + 10 more strokes
镇 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- zhèn
Meanings of 镇 in Chinese
1
zhèn镇
To press down; to suppress (e.g., pain, paper) or relieve (e.g., pain).
这种药能有效镇痛
This medicine can effectively relieve pain.
To suppress, subdue, or guard by force to maintain stability or order.
士兵们镇守着重要的战略要地，以防敌人入侵
Soldiers guard important strategic locations to prevent enemy invasion.
To calm down; to steady oneself; to stabilize.
遇到困难时，她总是能保持镇定。
When faced with difficulties, she can always remain calm.
A strategically important town or stronghold, often for military defense or a significant hub.
这座山城曾是抵抗外敌的重镇.
This mountain city was once a stronghold for resisting foreign invaders.
An administrative division in China, typically smaller than a county; a town.
我们周末去了一个美丽的小镇。
We went to a beautiful small town for the weekend.
A town; a market town, often a smaller administrative division or a bustling settlement larger than a village but smaller than a city.
我们周末去了一个美丽的海边小镇。
We went to a beautiful seaside town on the weekend.
To chill (drinks, etc.) by placing them with ice or cold water, often referring to 'ice-chilled' items.
夏天热的时候，来一杯冰镇饮料真是太舒服了。
When it's hot in summer, an ice-chilled drink is truly refreshing.
Refers to an entire period of time, as in '镇日' (zhèn rì), meaning 'all day long' or 'the entire day'.
她镇日忙于工作，连吃饭的时间都没有
She is busy with work all day long, not even having time to eat.
Often; frequently. Used to describe an action or state that occurs regularly or consistently.
她镇是早起锻炼身体。
She often gets up early to exercise.
A military administrative unit during the Ming and Qing dynasties.
明朝时，一个镇通常由几千名士兵组成
During the Ming dynasty, a 'zhen' typically comprised several thousand soldiers.
Common Words and Phrases with 镇
1
A ruler-shaped paperweight, often made of metal or jade, used to hold down paper.
他用一块沉甸甸的玉石镇尺压住桌上的画稿。
He used a heavy jade paperweight to hold down the drawing on the desk.
2
calm; composed; not flustered in emergencies
在关键时刻，他展现出了惊人的镇定
At the critical moment, he showed surprising composure.
3
to remain calm and collected; calm and composed
尽管演讲厅里坐满了人，他依然镇定自若地完成了精彩的演讲。
Even though the auditorium was packed with people, he remained calm and composed as he delivered an excellent speech.
4
suppress counter-revolutionaries
团队需要齐心协力，有效镇反那些阻碍项目进展的不良习惯。
The team needs to work together to effectively suppress and counteract those bad habits that hinder project progress.
5
to subdue; to bring under control by force or power
那位驯兽师用他独特的技艺镇服了凶猛的狮子。
The animal trainer subdued the ferocious lion with his unique skills.
6
To intimidate and deceive; to scare and bluff.
他想用大嗓门镇唬住我们，但我们并没有被吓倒。
He tried to intimidate and bluff us with his loud voice, but we were not frightened.
7
To be calm, composed, and unagitated, especially when faced with difficulties or provocations.
面对突发情况，他表现得非常镇静
Facing the sudden situation, he remained very calm and composed.
8
A ballast is an electrical component used in a circuit (such as in arc lamps, mercury vapor lamps, or fluorescent lamps) to stabilize the current.
这种荧光灯需要一个镇流器来稳定电流并确保其正常工作。
This fluorescent lamp requires a ballast to stabilize the current and ensure its proper operation.
9
townsman
每年的这个时候，小镇上的镇民们都会聚集在广场上，庆祝丰收
At this time every year, the townspeople of the small town gather in the square to celebrate the harvest.
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11
To deter; to intimidate into submission.
那位老师以其严厉的眼神和坚定的语气，成功地镇慑住了班上最顽皮的学生们。
That teacher, with their stern gaze and firm tone, successfully deterred the naughtiest students in the class.
12
to guard (a strategically important place)
这支队伍世代镇守着这片古老的森林，保护着稀有的物种
This team has for generations guarded and defended this ancient forest, protecting its rare species.
13
to relieve or ease pain
患者在手术后得到了有效的镇痛，从而更快地恢复了。
The patient received effective pain relief after the surgery, leading to a faster recovery.
14
To suppress or put down by force (e.g., a rebellion or uprising); to execute (a criminal).
消防员迅速赶到现场，镇压住了熊熊燃烧的大火
Firefighters quickly arrived at the scene and suppressed the roaring fire.
15
paperweight
他收藏了一个小巧的木质镇纸，雕刻着精致的山水图案。
He collected a small wooden paperweight, carved with delicate landscape patterns.
16
a market town; a small town
这个镇子以其美丽的风景和友善的居民而闻名。
This town is famous for its beautiful scenery and friendly residents.
More words with 镇
- cūn村zhèn镇villages and small towns
- jǐng景dé德zhèn镇Jingdezhen
- xū圩zhèn镇A market town in rural areas.
- zhèn镇shàng上In town, Downtown
- bīng冰zhèn镇chill, iced
- gǔ古zhèn镇ancient town, old town
- xiǎo小zhèn镇town, small town
- chéng城zhèn镇town, small city
- shì市zhèn镇town, municipality
- zhòng重zhèn镇key town, major city
- gù堌zhèn镇Gu Town, Guzhen
- xiǎo小chéng城zhèn镇small town, town
- zhèn镇guǎn馆zhī之bǎo宝Crown jewel, Masterpiece
- zhèn镇jìng静ān安shén神Calm the nerves, Soothe the mind
- zhèn镇zhù住subdue, deter
- zuò坐zhèn镇preside, be in charge
- xiǎo小zhèn镇shàng上in the town, in town
- zhèn镇hǔ唬zhù住intimidate, subdue
- zhèn镇mín民men们townsfolk, townspeople
- dào道jiào滘zhèn镇Daojiao Town, Daojiao
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Open the tool →Questions about 镇
What does 镇 mean in Chinese?
镇 (zhèn) means “To press down” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 镇?
镇 is pronounced zhèn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 镇 have?
镇 has 15 strokes.
How do you write 镇?
镇 is written in 15 strokes, starting from the radical 钅. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 镇?
The radical of 镇 is 钅, and 镇 is a phono-semantic compound.