HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
镇 — town
- Reading
- zhèn
- Meaning
- town; to suppress
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
镇 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is zhèn and it means town; to suppress. 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.
镇 appears in everyday chinese words such as 镇 (town, to suppress), 城镇 (city and town) and 镇定 (calm, cool, unruffled).
Chinese words containing 镇
Frequently asked questions
What does 镇 mean in Chinese?
镇 means town; to suppress in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 镇 read?
镇 is read zhèn. Reading it inside real words — 镇 and 城镇 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 镇 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 镇 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 镇 in a word?
A common word containing 镇 is 镇 (zhèn) — "town, to suppress". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 镇 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 镇 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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