Learn a Chinese Character - 珍 (zhēn) - Precious

1. Character Basics (汉字基本信息)

Radical: 王 (King radical, often related to precious things)

Stroke Count: 9

Character Decomposition: 王 + 㐱 (King radical combined with another part)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: zhēn (first tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

珍 means precious, valuable, or rare. It can also mean to treasure or cherish. “珍”表示珍贵的、有价值的、稀有的，也有珍视、珍惜的意思。

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 珍宝 (zhēn bǎo) - precious treasure
• 珍惜 (zhēn xī) - cherish; value highly
• 珍珠 (zhēn zhū) - pearl

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

珍可以作形容词修饰珍贵的事物，也可以作动词表示珍惜的动作。 “珍”可以作形容词修饰珍贵的事物，也可以作动词表示珍惜的动作。

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, precious things are often highly valued. The character 珍 reflects this cultural value of treasuring and cherishing. 在中国文化中，珍贵的事物通常备受重视。“珍”这个字体现了这种珍视和珍惜的文化价值观。

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Think of 珍 as a combination of the "King" radical (王) which is often associated with precious things, and the other part. It can help you remember that it's related to preciousness. 可以把“珍”想象成“王”字旁（常与珍贵事物相关）和另一部分的组合，这样有助于记住它和珍贵有关。