郑 meaning and stroke order
State in today's Henan; surname
How to write 郑, stroke by stroke
8 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
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Meaning of 郑
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- used in 鄭重|郑重[zheng4 zhong4]
How 郑 is built
Ideographic (compound meaning) character. A city 阝 guarding a pass 关.
Radical: 阝 (place), shared by 160 characters on this site.
How to remember 郑
Picture a city 阝 built to guard a mountain pass 关 (guān). A city with such an important job must be taken seriously, which links to 郑重 (zhèngzhòng), serious.
郑 (zhèng) is mostly seen as a common surname and as the name of the ancient state of Zheng in today's Henan, as in the city name 郑州 (Zhèngzhōu). Outside names, it appears in the word 郑重, meaning serious or solemn. Example: 他郑重地道歉了。(Tā zhèngzhòng de dàoqiàn le.) He apologized solemnly.
Common mistake: Learners often confuse 郑重 (zhèngzhòng) with 正 (zhèng, upright) and write 正重, which is wrong. Also remember the 阝 goes on the right side here, since on the right it relates to cities and places.
Common words with 郑
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Level |
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| 郑重 | zhèngzhòng | serious; solemn | HSK 7-9 |
郑 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
Characters that contain 郑
Learning 郑 makes these easier to recognize and write.
Questions about 郑
How many strokes are in 郑?
郑 is written with 8 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 郑 mean?
郑 (zhèng) means state in today's Henan; surname. A common word with it is 郑重 (zhèngzhòng), meaning "serious; solemn".
How do you pronounce 郑?
郑 is pronounced zhèng, in the fourth tone (falling).
What is the radical of 郑?
The radical of 郑 is 阝, which carries the idea of "place". Dictionaries list 郑 under this radical.
What is the traditional form of 郑?
The traditional form of 郑 is 鄭. Traditional characters are used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau; 郑 is the simplified form used in mainland China and Singapore.
Is 郑 on the HSK exam?
Yes. 郑 is part of the HSK 7-9 character list in the HSK 3.0 standard.
Is 郑 a common Chinese surname?
Yes. 郑 (Zhèng) is one of the more common surnames in China and is especially widespread in the south, such as Fujian and Guangdong. A well-known bearer is the Ming dynasty admiral 郑和 (Zhèng Hé).
What is the difference between 郑重 and 严肃?
郑重 (zhèngzhòng) describes doing something formally and with care, like making a promise or a statement. 严肃 (yánsù) describes a serious, stern mood or attitude. You 郑重地宣布 an announcement, but a person's face looks 严肃.