zhèng

exactly; just (at that time); right (in that place)

HSK 2 #129

Character data

HSK 2
Frequency 129th character
Radical ⽌ (77.1)
Strokes 5
Index # 198

Definitions

正 zhèng
  1. 1. exactly
  2. 2. just (at that time)
  3. 3. right (in that place)
  4. 4. proper
  5. 5. upright
  6. 6. straight
  7. 7. main
  8. 8. principal
  9. 9. to correct
  10. 10. to rectify
  11. 11. (math.) positive
正 zhēng
  1. 1. first month of the lunar year

Stroke order

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Words containing 正

Word Meaning
holotype
holotype
March! (military command); to march at parade step
direct proportionality
righteousness; vital energy (in Chinese medicine)
genuine; (slang) authentic
in the process of (doing something or happening)
orthodontic brace
orthodontic brace
starring male role in a Chinese opera
correct usage
timely; just (when needed)
reasonable; fair; honest
right in the midpoint; a bull's eye
to be in the prime of life
(political) legitimacy
(political) legitimacy
the right time for sth
the right time for sth
reasonable grounds; proper reason
reasonable grounds; proper reason
legitimate defense; reasonable self-defense
orthodontics
(to look sb) in the eyes; facing directly (with one's eyes)
correct; proper