镇

鎮
zhèn
#1,000 most
frequent character
town, tranquil, suppress, press down
noun
verb
adjective

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

镇 uses 钅 metal for meaning and 真 zhēn for sound. It first meant a metal presser or putting pressure on something. That sense grew to suppressing, keeping calm, guarding, and finally a border town or town.

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Example Sentences

我住在这个小镇。
wǒ zhùzài zhègè xiǎo zhèn 。
I live in this small town.
这个景点非常宁静。
zhègè jǐngdiǎn fēicháng níngjìng 。
This scenic spot is very tranquil.
他努力镇住自己的情绪。
tā nǔlì zhèn zhù zìjǐ de qíngxù 。
He tries hard to suppress his emotions.

Words with similar meanings

村cūn
village
A smaller or less developed settlement compared to a town.
市镇shìzhèn
township
Typically a larger urban area that still carries a community feel.
安静ānjìng
quiet
Refers to a peaceful state, suitable as a synonym for the tranquil aspect.

Homophones

HSK 5
阵zhèn
disposition of troops, wave, spate
振zhèn
to shake, to flap, to vibrate
震zhèn
to shake, to vibrate, to jolt

Words Starting With 镇

镇压zhèn yā
suppression; repression; to suppress; to put down; to quell
镇定zhèn dìng
calm; unperturbed; cool
镇静zhèn jìng
calm; cool

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