征
征 (zhēng) · to summon
征 (zhēng) means “to summon”. It is made of 彳 + 正 and has 8 strokes.
Break 征 into its parts
What 征 is made of
- 彳 chì — to step with the left foot
- 丨 — vertical stroke
- 正 zhèng — straight
- 一 — horizontal stroke
- 止 zhǐ — to stop
- 上 shàng — above
- 丨 — vertical stroke
Origin hint: 彳 gives the meaning, 正 gives the sound. (from the Make Me a Hanzi dataset; treat as a memory aid where history is uncertain)
征 stroke order
Example sentences with 特征
这种鸟的特征是红嘴。Zhè zhǒng niǎo de tèzhēng shì hóng zuǐ.The distinctive feature of this bird is its red beak.
他有什么特征？Tā yǒu shénme tèzhēng?What are his distinguishing features?
Words with 征
- 特征tèzhēngfeature
- 征服zhēngfúto conquer
- 征求zhēngqiúto ask for (opinions)
- 象征xiàngzhēngsymbol
- 征收zhēngshōuto levy (tax)
Also built with 彳
- 役yìservant
- 彻chèpenetrating
- 彼bǐthat
- 往wǎngtowards
- 径jìngpath
- 待dāito stay
- 很hěnvery
- 徊huáito linger
- 律lǜstatute
- 徒túdisciple
- 得déto get
- 徘páito dither
Quick facts
| Pinyin | zhēng |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to summon |
| Strokes | 8 |
| Radical | 彳 (step, #60) |
| Pattern | Left–right |
Questions about 征
What does 征 mean?
征 (zhēng) means “to summon”.
How many strokes does 征 have?
征 has 8 strokes.
What is the radical of 征?
The radical of 征 is 彳 (chì, “step”), Kangxi radical number 60.
What parts make up 征?
征 is made of 彳 (to step with the left foot) and 正 (straight).
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