Word
镇 — Chinese word meaning
HSK 6
镇 (zhèn) is a Chinese word: to suppress; to calm; to cool (with water/ice). This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.
Meaning of 镇
动 verb
to suppress; to calm; to cool (with water/ice)
他用冷水镇了一下伤口。
He cooled the wound with cold water.
名 noun
town
我住在一个小镇上。
I live in a small town.
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Word breakdown
镇 — to suppress; to calm; to cool (with water/ice)
Structure & writing
镇 is not used as a component in any other character.
consists of
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