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CHINESE CHARACTER

征 (zhēng): Meaning, Words & Stroke Order

zhēng
to summon, to recruit; levy, tax; journey; invasion
HSK 58 strokes

LEARNING CONNECTIONS

Primary radical

彳 is the Unicode primary radical used to organise 征.

Phonetic component

正 is recorded as the sound-side component in this pictophonetic analysis.

STROKES · 8

Write 征 in 8 steps.

Each square adds one stroke in the standard writing order.

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Examples using 征

征求

你应该向他征求意见。

Nǐ yīng gāi xiàng tā zhēng qiú yì jiàn。

You ought to ask him for advice.

FAQ

What does 征 (zhēng) mean in Chinese?

to summon, to recruit; levy, tax; journey; invasion

How do you write 征 in stroke order?

征 has 8 strokes. Follow the animated stroke-order sequence above, then practise it on the writing page.

What is the radical of 征?

彳 is the radical in 征. It can provide a meaning-side clue.

What are common words with 征?

特征 (tèzhēng): characteristic; diagnostic property; distinctive feature; trait; 象征 (xiàngzhēng): symbol; emblem; to symbolize; to signify; to represent; 征求 (zhēngqiú): to solicit; to seek; to request (opinions, feedback etc); to petition.