阵 Stroke Order — How to Write 阵
阵 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 阝, 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.
阵 Radical and Character Components
阵 is an ideographic compound. A formation 阝of soldiers 车.
Radical: 阝 + 4 more strokes
阵 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- zhèn
Meanings of 阵 in Chinese
1
zhèn阵
Refers to the tactical formation or deployment of forces, often metaphorically used for the setup of opposing sides in a competition or challenge.
双方摆开阵势，比赛即将开始。
Both sides arrayed their formations, and the match was about to begin.
Refers to a battlefield or military position; to engage in battle, often implying a charge or front-line action.
在这次团队合作中，他总是冲锋陷阵，解决最棘手的问题。
In this team collaboration, he always charges into the fray, solving the most difficult problems.
Quantifier, indicating a period or spell of an event or action.
下了一阵雨，空气清新了许多。
It rained for a while, and the air became much fresher.
Common Words and Phrases with 阵
1
A military position or ground occupied for combat or defense, often fortified.
教育是培养下一代的重要阵地，需要我们共同努力去坚守和发展。
Education is a crucial front for nurturing the next generation, requiring our collective efforts to maintain and develop.
2
Paroxysmal; occurring in sudden, recurrent attacks or episodes.
她每晚都会出现阵发性咳嗽，让她难以入睡
She experiences paroxysmal coughs every night, making it difficult for her to sleep.
3
a sudden, brief increase in wind speed; a gust of wind.
傍晚时分，户外突然刮起一阵阵风，让人感觉凉爽了不少。
In the evening, sudden gusts of wind blew outdoors, making it feel much cooler.
4
The front line of a battle formation; one's position or foothold (especially in a strategic or competitive context).
面对如此多的问题，我们必须稳住阵脚，一步步解决。
Faced with so many problems, we must hold our ground and solve them step by step.
5
An arrangement of elements, often mathematical, in rows and columns; an array.
为了高效地处理大量数据，程序员通常会使用阵列来组织信息。
To efficiently process a large amount of data, programmers often use arrays to organize information.
6
lineup
这部电影的演员阵容非常强大，吸引了大量观众
The cast lineup of this movie is very strong, attracting a large number of viewers.
7
array, formation (of troops)
他们演练了各种复杂的阵式，以应对不同的战斗场景。
They practiced various complex formations to adapt to different combat scenarios.
8
battle formation or disposition; a situation or scene.
一群大雁排成整齐的阵势，向南飞去
A flock of wild geese flew south in a neat formation.
9
Intermittent, intense, and spasmodic pain, especially characteristic of childbirth, or a period of intense struggle or difficulty.
她感到一阵阵的阵痛，知道孩子即将出生了。
She felt intermittent labor pains, knowing the baby was about to be born.
10
to fall in battle
那名英勇的战士不幸在最后一次行动中阵亡了。
That brave soldier unfortunately died in the last operation.
11
A front line in a military conflict, or a united front/alliance formed by various groups for a common objective.
面对日益增长的环境污染问题，科学家们和环保组织结成了统一阵线。
Faced with the growing problem of environmental pollution, scientists and environmental organizations have formed a united front.
12
A snow shower refers to a brief period of snowfall, often localized, where the intensity can vary significantly.
今天天气预报说会有阵雪，出门记得多穿点
The weather forecast today mentioned snow showers, so remember to wear warm clothes when you go out.
13
A group of people united by a common interest or cause; a camp.
在这次辩论中，学生们分成了两个不同的阵营，各自陈述自己的观点。
In this debate, the students divided into two different camps, each presenting their own views.
14
A brief, often sudden and intense, fall of rain.
下午可能会有阵雨，出门记得带伞。
There might be showers in the afternoon, remember to bring an umbrella when you go out.
15
in bursts; in waves; intermittent
阵阵微风吹过，带来了花朵的芬芳
Gusts of gentle breeze blew, bringing the fragrance of flowers.
More words with 阵
- jǔ矩zhèn阵matrix
- jǔ矩zhèn阵yuán元matrix element
- mà骂zhèn阵to trade insults before battle, to hurl insults at the enemy
- xiàn陷zhèn阵Plunge into the enemy lines, Breach the formation
- yàn雁zhèn阵formation of flying wild geese
- yǔn殒zhèn阵to fall in battle; to die in battle
- dǎng挡tou头zhèn阵Bear the brunt
- yí一zhèn阵a burst of, a spell of
- bù布zhèn阵deploy, form up
- dí敌zhèn阵enemy formation, enemy lines
- shàng上zhèn阵go into battle, take the field
- zhèn阵fǎ法array, formation
- zhù助zhèn阵support, back
- duì对zhèn阵vs., against
- yí一zhèn阵fēng风a gust of wind, a puff of wind
- yí一zhèn阵zi子a while, for a while
- zhèn阵qián前at the front, on the front line
- yí一zhèn阵zhèn阵in bursts, in spells
- zhèn阵xíng型formation, alignment
- bài败xià下zhèn阵lái来be defeated, lose
Idioms with 阵
- bǎi摆bā八guà卦zhèn阵deliberately create confusion
- bǎi摆lóng龙mén门zhèn阵chat idly, gossip, tell stories
- bǎi摆mí迷hún魂zhèn阵create a confusing situation to mislead
- bèi背shuǐ水wèi为zhèn阵fight with no way of retreat
- chì赤bó膊shàng上zhèn阵personally engage without pretense
- chōng冲fēng锋xiàn陷zhèn阵charge into battle fearlessly
- lín临zhèn阵mó磨dāo刀make last-minute preparations
- lín临zhèn阵mó磨qiāng枪make last-minute preparations
- lín临zhèn阵tuō脱táo逃desert in the face of battle
- qīng轻zhuāng装shàng上zhèn阵shed all burdens and focus on work
- sàn散zhèn阵tóu投cháo巢birds scatter and return to nests
- yán严zhèn阵yǐ以dài待stand ready in full battle array
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Open the tool →Questions about 阵
What does 阵 mean in Chinese?
阵 (zhèn) means “Quantifier” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 阵?
阵 is pronounced zhèn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 阵 have?
阵 has 6 strokes.
How do you write 阵?
阵 is written in 6 strokes, starting from the radical 阝. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 阵?
The radical of 阵 is 阝, and 阵 is an ideographic compound.