镇

鎮

zhèn

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Meanings

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zhèn

1.to press down
2.to calm
3.to subdue
4.to suppress
5.to guard
6.garrison
7.small town
8.to cool or chill (food or drinks)

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Etymology

Simplified from 鎮 (釒 → 钅).

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Stroke order

Components

镇钅真

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