HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
珍 — precious
- Reading
- zhēn
- Meaning
- precious; treasure
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
珍 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is zhēn and it means precious; treasure. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
珍 appears in everyday chinese words such as 珍惜 (cherish, treasure, value), 珍贵 (valuable, precious) and 珍珠 (pearl).
Chinese words containing 珍
Frequently asked questions
What does 珍 mean in Chinese?
珍 means precious; treasure in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 珍 read?
珍 is read zhēn. Reading it inside real words — 珍惜 and 珍贵 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 珍 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 珍 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 珍 in a word?
A common word containing 珍 is 珍惜 (zhēn xī) — "cherish, treasure, value". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 珍 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 珍 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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