HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
阵 — short period
- Reading
- zhèn
- Meaning
- short period; battle array
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
阵 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is zhèn and it means short period; battle array. 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.
阵 appears in everyday chinese words such as 阵 (short period, burst), 一阵 (a burst, a spell) and 阵雨 (shower (rain)).
Chinese words containing 阵
Frequently asked questions
What does 阵 mean in Chinese?
阵 means short period; battle array in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 阵 read?
阵 is read zhèn. Reading it inside real words — 阵 and 一阵 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 阵 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 阵 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 阵 in a word?
A common word containing 阵 is 阵 (zhèn) — "short period, burst". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 阵 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 阵 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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