HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
贞 — chaste
- Reading
- zhēn
- Meaning
- chaste; loyal; virtuous
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
贞 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is zhēn and it means chaste; loyal; virtuous. 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.
贞 appears in everyday chinese words such as 忠贞 (loyal and steadfast).
Chinese words containing 贞
Frequently asked questions
What does 贞 mean in Chinese?
贞 means chaste; loyal; virtuous in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 贞 read?
贞 is read zhēn. Reading it inside real words — 忠贞 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 贞 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 贞 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 贞 in a word?
A common word containing 贞 is 忠贞 (zhōng zhēn) — "loyal and steadfast". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 贞 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 贞 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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