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箴 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
箴 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
箴 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
箴 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
箴 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
箴 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
箴 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
箴 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
箴 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

箴 Stroke Order — How to Write 箴

Stroke Order

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

箴 Radical and Character Components

Components:⺮咸

箴 is a phono-semantic compound: ⺮ (bamboo) carries the meaning, while 咸 indicates the sound.

Radical: ⺮ + 9 more strokes

箴 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • zhēn

Meanings of 箴 in Chinese

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zhēn箴

It means 'needle', similar to 针 (zhēn), often referring to a medical probe or lancet in older contexts.
古时医生常用细小的银箴来探查病灶。
In ancient times, doctors often used small silver needles/probes to explore lesions.
To admonish, advise, or give a warning; usually refers to a short, wise saying or a piece of earnest advice.
箴言往往是人生活的指南，句句有融化活的意义。
Admonitions are often guides for life, and every sentence contains a profound meaning that melts into living.
An ancient literary genre, primarily for admonition and persuasion. Often used in combination with '铭' (míng) to form '箴铭' (zhēnmíng), referring to a type of admonitory and didactic rhymed prose.
师长常以先贤的智慧箴言警示后辈，勉励他们修身养性。
Teachers often use the wise admonitions of ancient sages to warn and encourage younger generations to cultivate their character.

Common Words and Phrases with 箴

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zhēn箴yán言
A proverb or an admonition; it also refers to the Book of Proverbs in the Old Testament.
这位老师的课堂上，总是充满富有智慧的箴言，引导学生思考人生。
The teacher's class is always filled with wise proverbs that guide students to reflect on life.

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Questions about 箴

What does 箴 mean in Chinese?

箴 (zhēn) means “It means 'needle'” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 箴?

箴 is pronounced zhēn in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 箴 have?

箴 has 15 strokes.

How do you write 箴?

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

What is the radical of 箴?

The radical of 箴 is ⺮, and 箴 is a phono-semantic compound.