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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.
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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.**
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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.**
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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.**
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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.
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