(zhēn) - To gather, assemble & to strike

Tone 1

zhēn | 13 strokes | radical:

· zhēn

To gather, assemble;

to strike;

a surname.

To gather, assembleto strikea surname.

Usage highlights

Gather togetherAssemble peopleStrike with forceSurname ZhenConvene a meeting

Synonyms

  • to gather, collect
  • to assemble, congregate
  • to combine, join

Antonyms

  • to scatter, disperse
  • to separate, divide

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The crowd gathered (搸集) in the square.
  • He assembled (搸合) the team for the project.
  • The surname Zhen (搸) is rare in China.

Collocations

  • Gather together(搸集)
  • Assemble people(搸合)
  • Strike with force(搸击)
  • Surname Zhen(搸姓)
  • Convene a meeting(搸会)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A rarely used character in modern Chinese with limited cultural significance.
  • Primarily appears in classical texts with meanings related to gathering or striking.
  • As a surname, it is extremely uncommon with minimal historical documentation.

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