正 (zhèng): Stroke Order, Meaning & How to Write

Correctness and correction

In words like 正确 and 改正, 正 (zhèng) conveys the idea of being correct or fixing something wrong.

HSK 4

Normal and standard

In words like 正常 and 正式, 正 (zhèng) indicates something normal, formal, or standard.

HSK 4

zhèng正

cháng常

normal; fine; generally speaking

HSK 4

zhèng正

shì式

formal

HSK 6

zhèng正

guī规

regular; standard; normal

HSK 6

zhèng正

zōng宗

orthodox school, genuine

Ongoing and timing

In words like 正在 and 正好, 正 (zhèng) marks an action in progress, exact timing, or a tone of concession.

HSK 2

zhèng正

zài在

to be in the process of

HSK 4

zhèng正

hǎo好

just right

HSK 6

zhèng正

dāng当

just when; timely

HSK 5

fǎn反

zhèng正

anyway; anyhow; in any case

Practice & Review

Resources & Utilities

Fun & Culture

Practice & Review

Resources & Utilities

Fun & Culture

正 (zhèng): Straight — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

Animated Stroke Order 正

Readings & Meanings

Stroke Order Diagrams 正

Printable Writing Worksheet: 正

How to Use 正

Correctness and correction

HSK Vocabulary: 正

Example Sentences

HSK Level 5

Same Sound

Same Radical

Normal and standard

Ongoing and timing

Related Characters

HSK Level 5

Same Sound

Same Radical