禎 (zhēn) - Auspicious & lucky

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zhēn ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

丈志

禎 · zhēn

Auspicious;

lucky;

virtuous;

sign of good fortune;

often used in names to convey blessings and positive omens.

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Usage highlights

Auspicious signVirtuous governanceAuspicious decreeGood fortune and blessingsAuspicious responseNational auspiciousness

Synonyms

  • 祥— auspicious; propitious
  • 瑞— lucky; auspicious
  • 吉— lucky; fortunate

Antonyms

  • 凶— inauspicious; unlucky
  • 厄— misfortune; adversity

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The emperor issued an auspicious decree (禎詔).
  • They celebrated the year of good harvest and blessings (嘉禎).
  • This ancient ritual was performed to invoke divine favor (禎祥).
  • The virtuous ruler was praised for his benevolent governance (禎德).

Collocations

  • Auspicious sign(禎祥)
  • Virtuous governance(禎德)
  • Auspicious decree(禎詔)
  • Good fortune and blessings(嘉禎)
  • Auspicious response(禎應)
  • National auspiciousness(國禎)

Idioms

  • Auspicious clouds and lucky mists(祥雲瑞禎)
  • Auspicious signs and virtuous responses(禎祥瑞應)
  • National peace and auspicious signs(國泰禎祥)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally associated with divine favor and heavenly blessings in Confucian and imperial contexts.
  • Frequently appears in classical texts and historical records to mark prosperous reigns and virtuous rulers.
  • Considered an elegant character for naming, conveying wishes for a blessed and virtuous life.

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