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