CHINESE DICTIONARYWORD

镇

鎮
zhènHSK 6

镇 (zhèn) is an HSK 6 Chinese word with 2 definitions and 4 bilingual examples.

PARTS OF SPEECH2
DEFINITIONS2
EXAMPLES4
01

Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

1

verb 动

  1. Englishto suppress; to hold down

    • EX
      经理一开口就把场面镇住了,大家都安静了下来。

      As soon as the manager spoke, they brought the situation under control and everyone quieted down.

    • EX
      他经验丰富,再复杂的场面也能镇得住。

      He is very experienced and can handle even the most difficult situations.

2

noun 名

  1. Englishtown

    • EX
      我出生在一个南方的小镇,那里风景很美。

      I was born in a small town in southern China, where the scenery is beautiful.

    • EX
      镇上的居民都互相认识,生活非常安静。

      The residents of the town all know one another, and life there is very peaceful.