How to write 贞

贞 zhēn 1. **Steadfastness, integrity:** To be steadfast and principled. Example: 忠贞不渝 (loyal and unwavering). 坚贞不屈 (unyielding). 贞节 (integrity). 贞士 (a loyal and steadfast person). 2. **A traditional moral concept that binds women:** Referring to the notion of women not remarrying, etc. Example: 贞女 (chaste woman). 贞烈 (virtuous and unyielding). 贞操 (chastity; similar to "贞节"). 贞淑 (virtuous and refined). 3. **Divination:** To divine or inquire through oracle. Example: 贞卜 (to divine; inquiry). 4. **Ancient meaning related to “桢”:** Original meaning referring to a type of pillar or support. --- 贞 zhēn **(Verb)** (Phono-semantic compound: composed of the "divination" component and the "currency" component; originally, it meant to divine using fire tools.) 1. **To make divination; divine.** --- 贞 zhēn **(Adjective)** 1. **Borrowed for “correct” or “set.”** Honest and upright. 2. **Steadfast and unyielding;** often refers to will or moral integrity. 3. **Hard or firm.** 4. **Loyal and sincere.** --- 贞 zhēn **(Noun)** 1. **Chastity or integrity:** Traditionally referred to as "贞节" for women. 2. **An upright stone tablet.** 3. **The right path or doctrine.** --- Note: The term "贞" encompasses multiple meanings, extending from definitions related to moral integrity, traditional values, divination practices, and physical attributes such as hardness and firmness.