zhen

See also: Zhen, zhēn, zhěn, and zhèn

Dongxiang

Adverb

zhen

1. Alternative form of zhin (“in the process of”)

Mandarin

Romanization

zhen

1. Nonstandard spelling of zhēn.
2. Nonstandard spelling of zhěn.
3. Nonstandard spelling of zhèn.

Usage notes

• Transcriptions of Mandarin into the Latin script often do not distinguish between the critical tonal differences employed in the Mandarin language, using words such as this one without indication of tone.