侦
Meaning:
to spy, to reconnoiter; detective
HSK 3
Frequency:
#309
Pinyin:
zhēn
Strokes:
8
Radical:
亻
How to Write 侦 - 8 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "侦" in Chinese
The Chinese character 侦 (zhēn) means "to spy, to reconnoiter; detective". It is classified as an HSK 3 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 8 strokes. Common words containing 侦 include: 侦察, 侦探, 刑侦.
📚 Words and Phrases with 侦
Common words containing this character
侦察
to investigate a crime
HSK 2
侦探
detective
HSK 2
刑侦
criminal investigation
HSK 2
经侦
economic crime investigation
HSK 2
国侦局
abbr. for 美國國家偵察局|美国国家侦察局
HSK 3
特侦组
special investigation team (Tw)
HSK 3
立案侦查
to file for investigation
HSK 4
辐射侦察
radiation detection
HSK 4
美国国家侦察局
National Reconnaissance Office (of the United States)
HSK 5
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: person
Semantic component: 亻
Phonetic component: 贞
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "侦"?
- The pinyin is zhēn
- How many strokes does "侦" have?
- It has 8 strokes
- What does "侦" mean?
- to spy, to reconnoiter; detective
- What is the radical of "侦"?
- The radical is "亻"