汉Chaim Learning Center
Made of 2 radicalsIdea

正

zhèng

correct; straight

Frequency
#129Estimated
HSK
Level 2Estimated

Stroke order

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How it is built

一oneMeaning止stopMeaning正correct; straight

A foot (止) heading to a goal line

Idea Both parts give meaning.

Some notes are traditional explanations, not proven history.

正 gives the sound in

Characters that share the same sound part. Compare the pinyin to hear how close they are.

Built from 正 4

Characters that use it as a direct part, most common first.

Words 3

  • 正在zhèngzàiin the middle of (doing)HSK 2 Estimated
  • 正常zhèngchángnormal
  • 正好zhènghǎojust right

Sentences 1

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