镇

Traditional: 鎮

zhèn

Dictionary entry

to press down

What does 镇 mean?

镇 (zhèn) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to press down

2to calm

3to subdue

4to suppress

5to guard

6garrison

7small town

8to cool or chill (food or drinks)

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镇zhènto press down · to calm

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How to pronounce 镇

镇

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