真
Meaning:
real, actual, true, genuine
HSK 1
Frequency:
#4937
Pinyin:
zhēn
Strokes:
10
Radical:
目
How to Write 真 - 10 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "真" in Chinese
The Chinese character 真 (zhēn) means "real, actual, true, genuine". It is classified as an HSK 1 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 10 strokes. Common words containing 真 include: 乱真, 仿真, 修真.
📚 Words and Phrases with 真
Common words containing this character
乱真
to pass off as genuine
HSK 2
仿真
to emulate
HSK 2
修真
to practice Taoism; to cultivate the true self through spiritual exercises
HSK 2
传真
to fax
HSK 2
天真
naive
HSK 2
失真
to lack fidelity
HSK 2
女真
Jurchen, a Tungus ethnic group, predecessor of the Manchu ethnic group who founded the Later Jin Dynasty 後金|后金[Hou4 Jin1] and Qing Dynasty
HSK 2
写真
portrait
HSK 2
彭真
Peng Zhen (1902-1997), Chinese communist leader
HSK 2
成真
to come true
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: A straight 直 (that is, level) table 几
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "真"?
- The pinyin is zhēn
- How many strokes does "真" have?
- It has 10 strokes
- What does "真" mean?
- real, actual, true, genuine
- What is the radical of "真"?
- The radical is "目"